Peruvemba is a village and gram panchayat near Chittur-Thathamangalam in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India.[1] Within the village is the Ootukulangara Bhagavathy Temple.
Peruvemba | |
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Andayil Temple, Peruvemba | |
Coordinates: 10°41′55″N 76°41′15″E | |
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State | Kerala |
District | Palakkad |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL- 9 |
Nearest city | Palakkad |
Lok Sabha constituency | Alathur |
Peruvemba is famous for the uniquely skilled craftsmen who manufacture and tune the leather-based percussion musical instruments such as Mridangam, Maddalam, Tabla, Timila, Chenda, Idakka etc. These families have been in this craft for about 200[2] years. Today, about 74 families in and around Peruvemba are continuing this tradition. Renowned musicians[3] from different parts of the country visit Peruvemba for purchasing and maintenance of the instruments.
As of 2001[update] India census, Peruvemba had a population of 18,433 with 8,971 males and 9,462 females.[4]
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