- Source: Srambia
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
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 importannce 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
