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Srambia

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The mihrab of the Panamaram Srambia
Thazhe Periya Srambia, Thalappuzha, Wayanad
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.

Unique features

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  • 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

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Many of the srambias are very old and preserved with great care and passion.

Modernization

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Many of the srambias are threatened by the threat of modernization as people ignorant of their importannce are razing them and replacing them with concrete structures.

Notable srambias

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  • Utharam Palli, Ettammel, Madayi, Kannur District
  • Pucholamad Cheroor Srambia, Vengara, Malappuram
  • Puzhakkara Srambia, Chaliyam, Calicut.
  • Mundathot Thamarakkulam Srambia, Thalakkattoor, Ozhur, Malappuram

References

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