Cherukulamba

Cherukulamba is a village in Malappuram district of Kerala state, south India. It is 9 km from Malappuram town. It is surrounded by Chattipparamba and Padapparamba. two fast growing towns in Malappuram district. This town has somewhat big population when compared to other small towns surrounding it. This town is a Muslim-dominated towns which has as many as 6 Mosques, i.e. the place of worship for Muslims.Major roads touching Cherukulamba include Kottakkal-Perithelmanna and Chattipparamba-Makkarapparamba.CultureCherukulamba village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus are 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. Some 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.