According to legends, one of the female dependants of Para Nambisan (a petty chieftain of Malappuram) was taken away by the local Muslims as a slave. Nambisan decided to wreak vengeance upon the culprits. The confrontation between the people of Nambisan and culprits resulted in a fierce flight, causing the death of so many people on both sides. Every year, a nercha is conducted in the mosque at Malappuram in memory of the devoted Muslim leaders who gave up their lives during the fight. It is usually conducted in February or March. Processions are the highlights of this nercha. The processions are accompanied by instrumental music and other entertainments. A very large number of Muslim devotees participate in this annual festival of Malappuram Mosque.