Beema Palli

Beemapalli Dargah Shareef is a well-known place of worship for Muslims. This Dargah is located between Valiyathura Junction and Poonthura Junction at Thiruvananthapuram. It is dedicated to Beema Umma who was a family member of Prophet Mohammed and believed to have great spiritual powers. It is believed that both the Beema Umma and her son, Sayyidussaheed Maheen Aboobaker came to Kerala from Arabia in order to preach Islam. There are two wells at Beemapally out of which one contains cold water and the other hot water. It is believed that the water in these wells has medicinal properties and is effective to cure many diseases. Even during the extreme drought, the water in these wells does not dry.

The annual festival of Beemapalli Dargah Shareef named Urus Chandanakkudam is a colorful event. It is celebrated in memory of Beema Umma and her son who were laid to rest at this Dargah. The celebration of this annual festival starts on the first of Jama dul Akbar and lasts for 10 days. Devotees offer flowers, oil, and silk cloth at the tombs and distribute those items among them as prasada.

Getting there
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram, about 7 km
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 7 km
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