Srambia

A srambia or niskarappalli is a kind of small mosque, built in the Kerala architectural style, found in the state of Kerala, 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. Many of the srambias are very old and preserved with great care and passion.
Overview
[edit]The unique features of a srambia include its very small size, extensive use of timber in the building's construction, often located in a paddy field, and have access to a body of water, such as a pond.
Many of the srambias are threatened by the threat of modernization as people ignorant of their importance are razing them and replacing them with concrete structures.
Notable srambias
[edit]- Utharam Palli, Ettammel, Madayi, Kannur District
- Pucholamad Cheroor Srambia, Vengara, Malappuram
- Puzhakkara Srambia, Chaliyam, Calicut
- Mundathot Thamarakkulam Srambia, Thalakkattoor, Ozhur, Malappuram
Gallery
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Thazhe Periya Srambia, Thalappuzha, Wayanad
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Vadakkuparamba Srambia, Mudikkod
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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