Erwadi
Erwadi
Erwadi Dargah Shariff | |
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village | |
 Erwadi Dargah | |
  Erwadi Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°12′32″N 78°42′36″E / 9.20889°N 78.71000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ramanathapuram district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | www |
Erwadi is a village located in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Kilakarai Taluk and the town panchayat. The village is notable for housing the grave and shrine of Qutb-us-Sultan Syed Ibrahim Badshah Shaheed, a historical ruler associated with Madurai.
Erwadi was originally part of the Kadaladi Assembly constituency, which is included in the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency. Following the delimitation of constituencies in 2009, Erwadi was incorporated into the Ramanathapuram Assembly constituency.
Erwadi is considered the second-largest contributor to the revenue of Ramanathapuram district.
History
Importance in Islam
According to local traditions, Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed sent his commander, Sikandar Badusha, to the Pandiyan ruler Thiru Pandiyan in Madurai with the objective of converting him to Islam. When the offer was declined, a battle ensued, resulting in the victory of Shaheed's forces and the installation of Sultan Sikandar Badusha as ruler of Madurai.
Following this, Shaheed's forces advanced towards Bouthiramanickapattinam (present-day Kilakarai). There, Shaheed attempted to convert King Vikrama Pandiyan to Islam. The king refused and asked Shaheed to leave the kingdom, but Shaheed declined, stating he would not leave without fulfilling his mission. A series of battles followed, with approximately ten engagements, each lasting three to four days. During these conflicts, many members of Shaheed's family and administration, including his only son Syed Abu Tahir, his brother Syed Ismail, his brother-in-law Zainul Abideen, and several ministers, were reportedly killed.[2]
Eventually, King Vikrama Pandiyan and his sons, Indra Pandiyan and Chandra Pandiyan, were killed, and Shaheed claimed victory. He is said to have ruled Bouthiramanickapattinam for twelve years and played a role in the spread of Islam in southern Tamil Nadu. Coins attributed to the rule of Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed have reportedly been discovered by archaeologists.[3]
Al Qutbul Hamid wal Gausul Majid Badhusha Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed, believed to be a king of Medina and an 18th-generation descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, is said to have arrived in Erwadi (then known as Bouthiramanickapattinam) during a journey to India in the early 12th century, with the aim of propagating Islam in accordance with the Prophet's wishes.[4]
Ervadi Santhanakoodu Festival
The annual Santhanakoodu Festival is held at the Erwadi Dargah in Ramanathapuram district during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Qi'dah. The festival commemorates the ''shahadat'' (martyrdom anniversary) of Qutb Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shahid Badhusha. It is observed jointly by members of both the Hindu and Muslim communities.[5]
Transport
The nearest major town to Erwadi is Kilakarai, located approximately 10 km away. Kilakarai lies on National Highway 49 (NH 49), which connects Madurai to Rameswaram. The nearest railway station is in Ramanathapuram, situated about 27 km from Erwadi, providing rail connectivity to major cities across Tamil Nadu.
Erwadi is also connected to the coastal ports along the Bay of Bengal and serves as a junction point for fishing steamers.
Education
Educational institutions in Erwadi include the following schools:
- Panchayat Union Middle School
- S.A.B.M.H Government Higher Secondary School
- Elite Matriculation School
- Kadaladi Union Middle School, Chinna Ervadi
See also
References
- ^ "Pin Code: ERVADI DARGHA, RAMANATHAPURAM, TAMIL NADU, India, Pincode.net.in".
- ^ Vol.1 Edition 6, Mathan 4 Page 42 of Failul Majid Fi manaaqibi Shaheed written by Syed Ibrahim Levvai Aalim and published by Ameer Batcha Aalim Publications, Erwadi Dargah, Ramanathapuram District.
- ^ Sethu Sulthaniyar varalaru written by Dr.S.M.A.Kather, published by Nargees publications, Trichy.
- ^ Edition 3, page 24 of Erwadi Shaheed Nayagam varalaaru, authored by Moulvi.Haji.Marhoom.S.Amjad Ibrahim Levvai Aalim Saahib and published by Ameer Aalim Publications, Erwadi Durgah, Ramanathapuram District, India
- ^ "Urus Festival | Ervadi Dargah | Ervadi | Ibrahim Shahid | Kattupalli | Tamil Nadu Ziyarat | Syed Ibrahim Shahid | Dawate Islam | Religious Healing | Healing Prayers | Faith Healing". 21 November 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
External links
Media related to Erwadi at Wikimedia Commons- 360o travel view of Erwadi's main dargah published by Tamil national daily Dinamalar