Peer Mohammed Dargah
Peer Mohamed Oliyullah Dargha is named after the Sufi philosopher, and Tamil poet Peer Mohamed Appa, who was born in Tenkasi of Tirunelveli District. After spending some time in Peermedu of Kerala State he came to Thuckalay and stayed permanently. It is one of the most renowned Sufi pilgrim centers in Kanyakumari, the southernmost district of Tamil Nadu.[1]
He is a great Tamil poet. He also wrote many books on philosophy. He had a very close relationship with the Kings of Chera dynasty.
The Anniversary of this Sufi philosopher and poet is celebrated every year in the Arabic month of Rajab; People from various parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu visit the Dargha irrespective of their religion during this month. The festival day is declared as a local holiday by the state government for the whole district of Kanyakumari.
The vow of sleeping in the Dargah premises is considered sacred. The annual festival is celebrated during the month of Rajab and during this festival devotees all over from Tamil Nadu and Kerala take part in this event.
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