The darha named ‘Peer Mohamed Oliyullah Darha’ at Thuckalay named after the great philosopher Mohamed Appa, who was born in Tenkasi of Tirunelveli District is a very famous durha in Kanyakumari District. Mohamed Appa ,after spending sometime in spiritual pursuits in Peermedu of Kerala State he came and stayed at Thuckalay. Being a Tamil poet of great eminence, he wrote many books on philosophy. He had intimate relationship with the Kings of Chera dynasty. It is said that he laid foundation stone for the Padmanabhapuram Granite Fort .

The Anniversary of the great philosopher poet is celebrated every year on a grand scale on the full moon day in the month of Rajap. Both the people of Kerala and Tamil Nadu attend the celebrations on large numbers irrespective of their caste, creed and religion.

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The Anniversary of Mohamed Appa is celebrated every year on a grand scale on the full moon day in the month of Rajap

Landmark :    70Km south of Trivandrum

                      7 KM from nagercoil

                      30 Km from Kanyakumari

It is located near to Trivandrum-Kanyakumari highway.

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