Beemapally Mosque

Beemapally Mosque, also known as Beemapally Dargah Shareef, is a historic Islamic shrine located in the coastal suburb of Beemapally in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The site houses the tombs of Syedunnisa Beema Beevi and her son, who are believed to have possessed divine healing powers. Originally established in the 15th-16th century, the current structure was completed in 1984 with distinctive pink architecture. It attracts thousands of pilgrims from all faiths annually, particularly during the Chandanakudam festival.

Visitors can expect to see a striking pink mosque with soaring minarets and an impressive facade. The complex includes the mausoleum of Beema Beevi and her son, along with two historic wells believed to have healing properties. The site welcomes people of all religions and castes, offering a peaceful environment for prayer and reflection. During the annual Uroos festival, the mosque is illuminated and hosts vibrant cultural processions.

The mosque is said to have been constructed in the 15th-16th century, though the mausoleum of Beema Beevi and her son is believed to have existed earlier. The current structure was designed by Hindu architect Govindan Gopalakrishnan and completed in 1984. Quaid-E-Millat M. Muhammad Ismail laid the foundation stone of the modern mosque.

Beemapally Dargah Shareef is a revered pilgrimage site dedicated to Syedunnisa Beema Beevi, a woman believed to belong to the Prophet Mohammad's family and possess divine healing powers. The annual Chandanakudam Mahotsavam (Uroos) is a significant 11-day festival commemorating their death anniversary, featuring earthen pots covered in sandal paste and indigenous art forms like Daharamuttu.