Srambia
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Thazhe Periya Srambia, Thalappuzha, Wayanad
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Vadakkuparamba Srambia, Mudikkod
A srambia or niskarappalli is a kind of little mosque found in Kerala state in India. A srambia is distinguished by the smallness and antique value of the property. Very often the architecture is also unique. Often, the srambias were built by a single family or hamlet.[1] Srambia YouTube
Unique features[]
- Very small size
- Wooden materials used for construction
- Found in a paddy field
- Access to a body of water, such as a pond
Historic importance[]
Many of the srambias are very old and preserved with great care and passion.
Modernization[]
Many of the srambias are threatened by the threat of modernization as people ignorant of their important are razing them and replacing them with concrete structures.
Notable srambias[]
- Utharam Palli, Ettammel, Madayi, Kannur District
- Pucholamad Cheroor Srambia, Vengara, Malappuram
- Puzhakkara Srambia, Chaliyam, Calicut.
- Mundathot Thamarakkulam Srambia, Thalakkattoor, Ozhur, Malappuram
Puzhakkara Srambia, Chaliyam, Calicut.
Poocholamadu Cheroor Srambia in Vengara is built on a pond.
Inside the Panamaram Srambia
Panamaram Srambia
References[]
Categories:
- Mosques in Kerala