Aripra
| Aripra അരിപ്ര | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Aripra  Aripra | |
| Coordinates: 11°00′25″N 76°10′41″E / 11.007°N 76.178°ECoordinates: 11°00′25″N 76°10′41″E / 11.007°N 76.178°E | |
| country |
 |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayath |
| • Body | Angadippuram |
| PIN | 679321 |
| Telephone code | 04933 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-53 |
Aripra is a village in India located between the villages of Mankada and Tirurkkad, in Malappuram district, Kerala. National Highway No.966 pass through the center of this village.
Culture
Aripra village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Most of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.[1]
Transportation
Aripra village connects to other parts of India through Perinthalmanna town. National Highway No.966 goes to Palakkad and Calicut. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Angadippuram.
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2016-07-14.