Thangalpara, located in Kolahalamedu near Vagamon, is well-known for its stunning beauty and historical significance. It is a quiet location where tranquilly reigns. Although it is a venerated place of worship, guests are free to explore at their leisure. Thangalpara is a popular pilgrimage site for Muslims. Husrath Sheikh Fariduddin Baba, a Sufi saint, is thought to have landed here with his followers some 800 years ago. He settled in the area, and his teachings became widely accepted. A big rock beside the dargah is thought to be where the Baba used to crush his paan (betel nut). Another noticeable feature is the huge spherical rock that holds Sheikh Fariduddin's mausoleum.
A small perennial spring flows between the fissures of these rocks, never drying up, even during the toughest summers. Thousands of devotees visit this precious spot each year for the Urs festival. An ancient cave nearby is thought to have once provided shelter for our ancestors. Walking into this cave feels like entering another world, providing an exciting peek into ancient life. Thangalpara is about five kilometres from Vagamon. Take the Elappara route, and a minor diversion will take you to this spiritual and gorgeous location. Thangal Para attracts tourists to a rock formation at an elevation of 2500 feet. The place is religiously significant to Muslims because the giant spherical rock houses the tomb of Husrath Sheikh Fariduddin, an Afghani Sufi saint who lived on the hill until his death some eight centuries ago.
Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.
Entry is free.
