This is a general text of architecture used throughout Kerala. Mosques and houses of Muslims were usually constructed following the rules and guidelines provided in this text. As it is a very comprehensive text, only Kanakkupattika a table relevant in the context of Islamic architetcture in Kerala has been digitized.
Extent: With a table called Kanakkupattika having structural calculations. Total 17 pages.
Size and dimensions of original material: Length 32cm, Width 23cm, Depth .5cm.
Condition of original material: Not preserved well, not in a good physical condition.
Custodial history: Purchased from the bookshop.
Arrangement: The work is not well preserved, kept in shelves without any care given to the material. No proper classifcation and cataloguing schemes have been followed.
Alternative calendar and date: Malayalam, 1109
Author(s)/Creator(s): Jolsyan Parakkal Krishna Varrier.
Publisher(s): Panchangam Press, Kunnamkulam.
Editor(s): N/A.
Volume and issue number: N/A / N/A.
Original institution reference: Classified and catalogued but not following any standard method for both..
