Thangalpara -Stones Spiritual

Thangalpara -Stones Spiritual



Thangal Hill or Thangalpara is one among the major attractions in Vagamon, Idukki. After traveling for short distance through the muddy wild path, you will reach Thanagal para. Some time you would feel like traveling through chambal areas. The unique rock formation, sacred to the Muslims located in the Thangal hill.

Near the rock formation lies the tomb (durgah) of Sheikh Fariduddin, a Sufi saint from Afghanistan who lived and died here about 800 years ago. There is also an ancient cave in this picturesque place, and it's an adventurous and thrilling trek through the cave. The place is accessible by jeep, but during monsoons the jeeps may not go up till the rock cluster. It's a trekker's paradise too. It is believed that the saint and his 40 followers came in horse to spot.

In the lower part of the rock is small masjid and there is a small water polls. The climbing up the rock is an uphill task and if the wind blows, that would be more difficult. There are painted white arrows showing the way and at the top a narrow path leads to the tomb huge rock formation. It is believed that the huge rock formation was originally a small stone used by the saint to grind pan, which grew enormously. Abbas Moulavi was reciting Quran sitting near the tomb.

He use to reach here everyday except monsoon. During the annual 'Urus' Festival hundreds of devotees visit this place. The main offering is Ganjusakkar (Sarkarakanji) here. The view from the rock is mind-blowing. On one side are the picturesque hills.