Srambia
Sanctum sanctorum at 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.[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.
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Puzhakkara Srambia, Chaliyam, Calicut.
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Poocholamadu Cheroor Srambia in Vengara is built on a pond.
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Inside the Panamaram Srambia
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Panamaram Srambia
References
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