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The history of Kondotty is connected with that of the 18th century ''Kondotty Thangals'', the [[Sufi]] exponents. [[Tipu Sultan]] of [[Mysore]] brought the first ''Thangal'' Muhammad Shah, to bring the Mappilas on his side. The ''[[Thangal]]'' first resided at [[Areekode]] and later settled in Kondotty. When the British arrived, putting an end to the reign of Tipu Sultan, the ''Thangal'' switched sides and joined the British. Hence, during the 1921 upsurge, the Mappila mob attacked the house of the seventh ''Thangal'', Nasiruddin Shah. |
The history of Kondotty is connected with that of the 18th century ''Kondotty Thangals'', the [[Sufi]] exponents. [[Tipu Sultan]] of [[Mysore]] brought the first ''Thangal'' Muhammad Shah, to bring the Mappilas on his side. The ''[[Thangal]]'' first resided at [[Areekode]] and later settled in Kondotty. When the British arrived, putting an end to the reign of Tipu Sultan, the ''Thangal'' switched sides and joined the British. Hence, during the 1921 upsurge, the Mappila mob attacked the house of the seventh ''Thangal'', Nasiruddin Shah. |
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Kondotty ''Nercha'' is held every year at Pazhayangadi Mosque. Thousands of devotees attend the ''Nercha'', which consists of certain religious processions. |
Kondotty ''Nercha'' is held every year at Pazhayangadi Mosque. Thousands of devotees attend the ''Nercha'', which consists of certain religious processions. Orthodox Muslims in Kerala are against the ''Nercha'' at the tombs of dead persons (''see: [[Islahi Movement in Kerala]]''). Fairs are also held during the ''Nercha''. |
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Nediyiruppu is a place 2 km from Kondotty. It is from here that the [[Zamorin]] kingdom was expanded. During the ancient times, Zamorins were known as ''Neiyiruppu Swaroopams''. |
Nediyiruppu is a place 2 km from Kondotty. It is from here that the [[Zamorin]] kingdom was expanded. During the ancient times, Zamorins were known as ''Neiyiruppu Swaroopams''. |
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Kondotty is a growing town in Malappuram district, Kerala, South India. Kondotty is located near the Calicut Airport.
Kondotty is famous for the Nercha (Malayalam for 'offering') in the Pazhayangadi Mosque. Kondotty is the birthplace of the great Mappila poet, Moyinkutty Vaidyar. He popularised Mappilapattu (Mappila songs) by his poems on non-religious and romantic themes. A memorial for this poet has also been built in Kondotty.
The history of Kondotty is connected with that of the 18th century Kondotty Thangals, the Sufi exponents. Tipu Sultan of Mysore brought the first Thangal Muhammad Shah, to bring the Mappilas on his side. The Thangal first resided at Areekode and later settled in Kondotty. When the British arrived, putting an end to the reign of Tipu Sultan, the Thangal switched sides and joined the British. Hence, during the 1921 upsurge, the Mappila mob attacked the house of the seventh Thangal, Nasiruddin Shah.
Kondotty Nercha is held every year at Pazhayangadi Mosque. Thousands of devotees attend the Nercha, which consists of certain religious processions. Orthodox Muslims in Kerala are against the Nercha at the tombs of dead persons (see: Islahi Movement in Kerala). Fairs are also held during the Nercha.
Nediyiruppu is a place 2 km from Kondotty. It is from here that the Zamorin kingdom was expanded. During the ancient times, Zamorins were known as Neiyiruppu Swaroopams. There is a village named Pulikkal near Kondotty. Famous singer and chairman of Kerala folklore academy V M kutty resides here. The current descendants of the Zamorin Dynasty (currently known by the Calicut international Airport is located near kondotty (3 km).The Airport is situated at karipur which is in the kondotty panchayath. The NH 213 road connecting Palakkad-Kozhikkode passes through Kondotty.
Politics
Kondotty assembly constituency is part of Manjeri (Lok Sabha constituency).[1]
References
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
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