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International Research Journa Vol. 8(3), 28-33, July (2019) International Science Community Associa Rapid assessment on po Department of S Avail Received 5 th Janu Abstract Aranmula is acknowledged by the United N boat raceand Aranmula metal mirror whi impact on flood in Aranmula Heritage Zon in Kerala. A cross sectional survey desig traditional artisans, worship places, tra Palliyodakaras (villages), 21 flood-affecte Aranmula Heritage Zone. Both qualitative found that the flood creates huge dama Palliyodapura (Boat Sheds), Adayab Palliyodakkadavu (snake boat landing ar than half of the Aranmula Mirror Artisans heritage of the Aranmula people as w comprehensive plan. Keywords: Rapid assessment, post-flood, Introduction Aranmula is the only heritage zone on Pam Kerala. The rich cultural background of Aranm the Western Ghats to costal area of Arabian over the district of Pathanamthitta and Alappu heritage village is well known for its Aranm Temple and centre of cultural heritage zone the Kuttanadu wetlands, several water bodies ponds, wetlands and the Pamba. It also has ecosystem and species of plants, birds, punc flora, fauna, landscapes, traditional places 1 .Agriculture is the primary occupatio the zone is famous for its traditional art Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Bharathanatyam Chakkamaholsawam (jack fruit fest), Aran (Snake Boat festival), Vallasadhya (feas Aranmula Vadakkekottaram (Palace), Ar (Aranmula Metal Mirror) etc. On the day of Uthruttadi star in Chingam m New Year), nearly 52 villages come together the snake boat festival which is one of the m the village. The “Vallasadhya” stands for 80-d flavors that takes place from 15th July to 2 year ensuring the captivation of taste buds of and a ritual offering to lord Parthasarathy wi al of Social Sciences______________________________ ation ost-flood scenario at Aranmula He Kerala, India U. Harikrishnan Social Work, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India [email protected] lable online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me uary 2019, revised 8 th March 2019, accepted 26 th June 2019 Nations Development Programme as a Heritage Village d ich are unique to this Village. The present rapid assessm ne and study carried out on the 1 st and 2 nd week of Septem gn was carried out through a rapid assessment of Pall aditional houses etc. The participants or sites in th ed Aranmula Mirror Artisans, traditional houses, around 5 e and quantitative method was used for data collection ages to the livelihoods in the heritage sites. It has aff bharanam (boat ornaments), Palliyoda nayambuk rea). Majority of the Palliyodams need an overall maint s have lost materials during the flood. There is a need to r well as promote and prevent the tangible and intang cultural heritage, traditional artisans and aranmula heritag mba river basin at mula ranging from n sea and is spread uzha in Kerala. The mula Parthasarathy e. The zone covers including streams, s rich biodiversity, cha (paddy fields), houses, worship on in the zone and and culture like m, karalipayttu, nmula Vallamkali st), Vasthuvidhya, ranmula Kannadi month (Malayalam r and participate in major attractions of day long season of 2nd October every people all the time ith oarsmen of the snake boats are given a lavish feas probably one of the largest feasts in Aranmula Kannadi is an erratic cra vedic period. It is a valuable inbred is a family gift passed on through eight propitious objects in re agricultural sector is a strong bac include over 500 hectors of rice f “Aranmula Puncha”. Aranmula’s divine connection with the Onam f are an essential commodity for the Onam festival of the village lasts f includes the world famous “Aranmu food feast and Aranmula Uthrittathy The snake boat festival and food fea of August-September every year. assessment is needed to identify th in Aranmula there were lot of dama due to heavy catastrophic event in But now a days, the assessment on very few and are not in a priority Therefore, Aranmula Heritage Trus do a rapid assessment on the post- HeritageZone. This will lead to re and develop a comprehensive mo prevent the culture. ________ ISSN 2319–3565 Int. Res. J. Social Sci. 28 eritage Zone, due to uthirattathi snake ment was to understand mber 2018 after the flood liyodams (snake boats), he study consist of 52 50 worship places in the and analysis. The study fected the Palliyodams, kal (rudder-oar) and tenance and a little less revive the livelihood and gible culture through a ge zone. st. With over 70 dishes, it is n India 2 . aft that were even during the d gift and secret of its making h genesis and one among the enowned astamagalaya 3 .The ckbone of Aranmula, which fields known as the famous s agricultural sector had a festival. The cultivated crops entire onam celebration, The for more than 2 months as it ula Vallasadya”, a traditional y snake boat race. ast are held during the month . Therefore, the post flood he cultural scenario. Not only mages happened across Kerala the month of August, 2018. n heritage after a disaster are for the contemporary world. st (AHT) took an initiative to -flood scenario in Aranmula evive or rebuild the heritage odel to protect, promote and

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Page 1: Rapid assessment on post -flood scenario at Aranmula ... · Aranmula Kannadi is an erratic craft that were even during the vedic period. It is a valuable inbred gift and secret of

International Research Journal

Vol. 8(3), 28-33, July (2019)

International Science Community Association

Rapid assessment on post

Department of Social Work, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India

AvailableReceived 5th January

Abstract

Aranmula is acknowledged by the United Nations Development Programme

boat raceand Aranmula metal mirror which are unique to this Village.

impact on flood in Aranmula Heritage Zone and study carried out on the 1

in Kerala. A cross sectional survey design was carried out through a rapid assessment of Palliyodams (snake boats),

traditional artisans, worship places, traditional houses etc. The participants or sites in the study consist o

Palliyodakaras (villages), 21 flood-affected Aranmula Mirror Artisans, traditional houses, around 50 worship places in the

Aranmula Heritage Zone. Both qualitative and quantitative method was used for data collection and analysis. The study

found that the flood creates huge damages to the livelihoods in the heritage sites.

Palliyodapura (Boat Sheds), Adayabharanam (boat ornaments),

Palliyodakkadavu (snake boat landing area). Majority of the Palliyodams need an overall maintenance and a little less

than half of the Aranmula Mirror Artisans have lost materials during the flood. There is a need to revive the livelihood and

heritage of the Aranmula people as well as promote and prevent the tangible and intangible culture through a

comprehensive plan.

Keywords: Rapid assessment, post-flood, cultural heritage, traditional artisans and aranmula heritage zone.

Introduction

Aranmula is the only heritage zone on Pamba river basin at

Kerala. The rich cultural background of Aranmula ranging from

the Western Ghats to costal area of Arabian sea and is spread

over the district of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha in Kerala.

heritage village is well known for its Aranmula Parthasarathy

Temple and centre of cultural heritage zone. The zone covers

the Kuttanadu wetlands, several water bodies including streams,

ponds, wetlands and the Pamba. It also has rich biodiversity,

ecosystem and species of plants, birds, puncha (paddy fields),

flora, fauna, landscapes, traditional houses, worship

places1.Agriculture is the primary occupation in the zone and

the zone is famous for its traditional art and culture like

Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Bharathanatyam,

Chakkamaholsawam (jack fruit fest), Aranmula Vallamkali

(Snake Boat festival), Vallasadhya (feast), Vasthuvidhya,

Aranmula Vadakkekottaram (Palace), Aranmula Kannadi

(Aranmula Metal Mirror) etc.

On the day of Uthruttadi star in Chingam month

New Year), nearly 52 villages come together and participate in

the snake boat festival which is one of the major attractions of

the village. The “Vallasadhya” stands for 80-day long season of

flavors that takes place from 15th July to 2nd Octob

year ensuring the captivation of taste buds of people all the time

and a ritual offering to lord Parthasarathy with oarsmen of the

Journal of Social Sciences___________________________________

Association

Rapid assessment on post-flood scenario at Aranmula Heritage Zone,

Kerala, India U. Harikrishnan

Department of Social Work, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India

[email protected]

Available online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me January 2019, revised 8th March 2019, accepted 26th June 2019

Aranmula is acknowledged by the United Nations Development Programme as a Heritage Village due to uthirattathi snake

boat raceand Aranmula metal mirror which are unique to this Village. The present rapid assessment was to understand

impact on flood in Aranmula Heritage Zone and study carried out on the 1stand 2

nd week of September 2018 after the flood

A cross sectional survey design was carried out through a rapid assessment of Palliyodams (snake boats),

traditional artisans, worship places, traditional houses etc. The participants or sites in the study consist o

affected Aranmula Mirror Artisans, traditional houses, around 50 worship places in the

Aranmula Heritage Zone. Both qualitative and quantitative method was used for data collection and analysis. The study

the flood creates huge damages to the livelihoods in the heritage sites. It has affected the Palliyodams,

Palliyodapura (Boat Sheds), Adayabharanam (boat ornaments), Palliyoda nayambukal (rudder

(snake boat landing area). Majority of the Palliyodams need an overall maintenance and a little less

than half of the Aranmula Mirror Artisans have lost materials during the flood. There is a need to revive the livelihood and

le as well as promote and prevent the tangible and intangible culture through a

flood, cultural heritage, traditional artisans and aranmula heritage zone.

is the only heritage zone on Pamba river basin at

Kerala. The rich cultural background of Aranmula ranging from

the Western Ghats to costal area of Arabian sea and is spread

over the district of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha in Kerala. The

is well known for its Aranmula Parthasarathy

Temple and centre of cultural heritage zone. The zone covers

the Kuttanadu wetlands, several water bodies including streams,

ponds, wetlands and the Pamba. It also has rich biodiversity,

f plants, birds, puncha (paddy fields),

flora, fauna, landscapes, traditional houses, worship

.Agriculture is the primary occupation in the zone and

for its traditional art and culture like

Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Bharathanatyam, karalipayttu,

Chakkamaholsawam (jack fruit fest), Aranmula Vallamkali

(Snake Boat festival), Vallasadhya (feast), Vasthuvidhya,

Aranmula Vadakkekottaram (Palace), Aranmula Kannadi

On the day of Uthruttadi star in Chingam month (Malayalam

New Year), nearly 52 villages come together and participate in

the snake boat festival which is one of the major attractions of

day long season of

flavors that takes place from 15th July to 2nd October every

year ensuring the captivation of taste buds of people all the time

with oarsmen of the

snake boats are given a lavish feast. With over 70 dishes, it is

probably one of the largest feasts in India

Aranmula Kannadi is an erratic craft that were even during the

vedic period. It is a valuable inbred gift and secret of its making

is a family gift passed on through genesis and

eight propitious objects in renowned astamagalaya

agricultural sector is a strong backbone of Aranmula, which

include over 500 hectors of rice fields known as the famous

“Aranmula Puncha”. Aranmula’s agricultural sector had a

divine connection with the Onam festival.

are an essential commodity for the entire onam celebration, The

Onam festival of the village lasts for more than 2 months as it

includes the world famous “Aranmula Vallasadya”, a traditional

food feast and Aranmula Uthrittathy snake boat race.

The snake boat festival and food feast are

of August-September every year. Therefore, the post flood

assessment is needed to identify the cultural scenario. Not only

in Aranmula there were lot of damages happened across Kerala

due to heavy catastrophic event in the m

But now a days, the assessment on heritage after a disaster are

very few and are not in a priority for the contemporary world.

Therefore, Aranmula Heritage Trust (AHT) took an initiative to

do a rapid assessment on the post-

HeritageZone. This will lead to revive or rebuild the heritage

and develop a comprehensive model to protect, promote and

prevent the culture.

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Int. Res. J. Social Sci.

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flood scenario at Aranmula Heritage Zone,

as a Heritage Village due to uthirattathi snake

The present rapid assessment was to understand

eptember 2018 after the flood

A cross sectional survey design was carried out through a rapid assessment of Palliyodams (snake boats),

traditional artisans, worship places, traditional houses etc. The participants or sites in the study consist of 52

affected Aranmula Mirror Artisans, traditional houses, around 50 worship places in the

Aranmula Heritage Zone. Both qualitative and quantitative method was used for data collection and analysis. The study

It has affected the Palliyodams,

Palliyoda nayambukal (rudder-oar) and

(snake boat landing area). Majority of the Palliyodams need an overall maintenance and a little less

than half of the Aranmula Mirror Artisans have lost materials during the flood. There is a need to revive the livelihood and

le as well as promote and prevent the tangible and intangible culture through a

flood, cultural heritage, traditional artisans and aranmula heritage zone.

snake boats are given a lavish feast. With over 70 dishes, it is

probably one of the largest feasts in India2.

Aranmula Kannadi is an erratic craft that were even during the

inbred gift and secret of its making

on through genesis and one among the

renowned astamagalaya3.The

ral sector is a strong backbone of Aranmula, which

include over 500 hectors of rice fields known as the famous

“Aranmula Puncha”. Aranmula’s agricultural sector had a

divine connection with the Onam festival. The cultivated crops

for the entire onam celebration, The

Onam festival of the village lasts for more than 2 months as it

includes the world famous “Aranmula Vallasadya”, a traditional

food feast and Aranmula Uthrittathy snake boat race.

feast are held during the month

September every year. Therefore, the post flood

assessment is needed to identify the cultural scenario. Not only

in Aranmula there were lot of damages happened across Kerala

due to heavy catastrophic event in the month of August, 2018.

But now a days, the assessment on heritage after a disaster are

very few and are not in a priority for the contemporary world.

Therefore, Aranmula Heritage Trust (AHT) took an initiative to

-flood scenario in Aranmula

HeritageZone. This will lead to revive or rebuild the heritage

and develop a comprehensive model to protect, promote and

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A south west monsoon unleashed flood and landslide in the state

of Kerala. The flood affected 12 districts and central and

northern districts were nasty. Mostly, the craggy districts of

Idukki and Wayanad have contributed the most victims due to

numerous landslides. The major flood affected districts are

Idukki, Wayanad, Malappuram, Alappuzha, Pathana

There was lot of physical damage in different sectors of Kerala.

Almost all rivers were overflowed across the state and affected

the people residing near banks of river. The sendai frame work

for disaster risk reduction always suggest that the cul

protection help build resilience and enhances the ability of the

affected population to contribute in its own recovery. However,

we need to protect and prevent our heritage sites and traditional

artisans in Aranmula. Therefore, the present stu

understand post-flood scenario in Aranmula Heritage Zone.

Methodology

A cross sectional survey design was carried out in flood affected

area at Aranmula Heritage Zone. The data collection was

focused on the damage and livelihoods in the zo

Figure

Figure

Rs.0 to 5,00,000 lakhs

19%

10%

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A south west monsoon unleashed flood and landslide in the state

districts and central and

northern districts were nasty. Mostly, the craggy districts of

Idukki and Wayanad have contributed the most victims due to

numerous landslides. The major flood affected districts are

Idukki, Wayanad, Malappuram, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta.

There was lot of physical damage in different sectors of Kerala.

Almost all rivers were overflowed across the state and affected

The sendai frame work

for disaster risk reduction always suggest that the culture and its

protection help build resilience and enhances the ability of the

affected population to contribute in its own recovery. However,

we need to protect and prevent our heritage sites and traditional

artisans in Aranmula. Therefore, the present study will help to

flood scenario in Aranmula Heritage Zone.

A cross sectional survey design was carried out in flood affected

area at Aranmula Heritage Zone. The data collection was

focused on the damage and livelihoods in the zone like artisans,

worship places, Palliyodams, old houses etc. The major

objective of the present study is to understand the post

scenario in Zone. The current study was carried out on 1

week of September, 2018. There was semi

questionnaire for the assessing the damage and livelihood

aspects. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out for the

results in the present study.

Results and discussion

Palliyodams (Snake boats): Flood affected 52 Palliyodams and

related things. The Figure-1 illustrate that more than one ninth

of the snake boats (n=48) had damage cost and more than half

(n=37) of the Palliyodapura (Shed) had damage cost in Figure

2.

The Figure-3 majority of the robes (n=37) and cost within

Rs.25,000, around 32 rubber-oar had a damage cost between

Rs.0 to 50,000 and 33 landing place of snake boat fully covered

with mud indicates in Figure-4.

Figure-1: Damage cost of Palliyodams (Snake boats).

Figure-2: Damage cost of Palliyodapura (Shed).

Rs.0 to 5,00,000 lakhs Rs.5,00,001 to 10 lakhs Rs.10,00,001 & above

71%

10%

Rs.0 to 2 lakhs

Rs.2,00,001 to 4 lakhs

Rs.4,00,001 to 6 lakhs

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worship places, Palliyodams, old houses etc. The major

objective of the present study is to understand the post-flood

scenario in Zone. The current study was carried out on 1stand 2

nd

There was semi-structured

stionnaire for the assessing the damage and livelihood

aspects. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out for the

Flood affected 52 Palliyodams and

1 illustrate that more than one ninth

of the snake boats (n=48) had damage cost and more than half

(n=37) of the Palliyodapura (Shed) had damage cost in Figure-

3 majority of the robes (n=37) and cost within

oar had a damage cost between

Rs.0 to 50,000 and 33 landing place of snake boat fully covered

Rs.10,00,001 & above

Rs.2,00,001 to 4 lakhs

Rs.4,00,001 to 6 lakhs

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Figure

Figure-4: Damage cost of Rubber

Majority of the Palliyodams need an overall (n=32) maintenance

between the Rs. 0 to 5 lakhs and rest (n=20) of them need

reconstruction cost between Rs.5 lakhs to 30 lakhs (Figure

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Rs.0 to 25,000

37

Rs.0 to 25,000

32

16

4

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Rudder-oar

Rs.0 to 50,000

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Figure-3: Damage cost of Adayabharanam (robes).

Damage cost of Rubber-oar) and Snake boat landing place.

Majority of the Palliyodams need an overall (n=32) maintenance

between the Rs. 0 to 5 lakhs and rest (n=20) of them need

reconstruction cost between Rs.5 lakhs to 30 lakhs (Figure-5).

Aranmula Kannadi: There are 21 affected artisans were

participated in the present rapid assessment. The socio

demographic details and damage assessment are given below

Rs.25,001 to 50,000 Rs.50,001 & above

12

3

Rs.0 to 25,000 Rs.25,001 to 50,000 Rs.50,001 & above

33

109

Snake boat landing

place

Rs.0 to 50,000 Rs.50,001 to 1 lakhs Above 1 lakhs

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There are 21 affected artisans were

e present rapid assessment. The socio

demographic details and damage assessment are given below.

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Figure-5:

Table-1: Socio demographic details of Aranmula Metal Mirror

Artisans.

Values N

Gender Male 19

Female 02

Family

members

Nuclear 11

Joint family 10

No of

employees in

the family

One Employee 15

Two and more 06

Year of

experience

0-25 years 14

26 and above 07

Water level in

workshop

(feet)

0-7 feet 02

8-14 feet 04

15 and above 14

The mean age of the artisans was 49.05 (SD=10.99) and

majority of them are male artisans (90.5%), nuclear

(52.4%), one employee in the family (71.4%), 66.7% had

experience between 0-25 years and 71.3% of artisans workshop

were covered 15 feet of water in the flood (Table

The Table-2 illustrates that the majority of the artisans was

affected the flood. The tools, coal, clay was totally destroyed

15%

23%

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Overall damage cost of Palliyodams (Snake boats).

Socio demographic details of Aranmula Metal Mirror

N %

19 90.5

02 9.5

11 52.4

10 47.6

15 71.4

06 28.6

14 66.7

07 33.3

02 9.6

04 19.1

14 71.3

The mean age of the artisans was 49.05 (SD=10.99) and

majority of them are male artisans (90.5%), nuclear family

(52.4%), one employee in the family (71.4%), 66.7% had

25 years and 71.3% of artisans workshop

were covered 15 feet of water in the flood (Table-1).

2 illustrates that the majority of the artisans was

od. The tools, coal, clay was totally destroyed

and the other materials were affected, minor and major causes.

This indicates that the storage system of the artisans was weak.

Little less than half of the artisans (48%) of the artisans were

lost between 0 to 2 lakhs materials during the flood (Figure

This indicates that there is a financial crisis among the artisans

in post flood.

Table-2: Damage of Artisans in each material.

Particular Affected Minor

Finished

mirror 08 (38) 06 (29)

Unfinished

mirror 05 (24) 07 (33)

Mold 06 (28) 05 (24)

Box 00 01 (05)

Tools 05 (15) 02 (27)

Coal 00 00

Clay 00 00

There are lots of traditional houses in the Aranmula Heritage

Zone and 6 feet to 20 feet water level had submerged these

houses. The family members are staying in traditional houses

and the property was passed on since generations. Most of the

houses were built before 200 years and are now in very poor

condition. Due to flood the wooden walls, roof top was

damaged and maintenance cost of the houses are estimated to be

between 50,000 to 1 lakh rupees.

62%

Rs.0 to 5 lakhs

Rs.5,00,001 to 10 lakhs

Rs.10,00,001 & above

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and the other materials were affected, minor and major causes.

This indicates that the storage system of the artisans was weak.

Little less than half of the artisans (48%) of the artisans were

to 2 lakhs materials during the flood (Figure-6).

This indicates that there is a financial crisis among the artisans

Damage of Artisans in each material.

Major Destroyed

06 (29) 07 (33) 00

07 (33) 09 (43) 00

05 (24) 10 (48) 00

01 (05) 02 (09) 18 (86)

02 (27) 10 (39) 04 (15)

05 (24) 16 (76)

00 21 (100)

There are lots of traditional houses in the Aranmula Heritage

Zone and 6 feet to 20 feet water level had submerged these

houses. The family members are staying in traditional houses

and the property was passed on since generations. Most of the

built before 200 years and are now in very poor

condition. Due to flood the wooden walls, roof top was

damaged and maintenance cost of the houses are estimated to be

Rs.5,00,001 to 10 lakhs

Rs.10,00,001 & above

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Figure

Around 50 worship places in Aranmula Heritage Zone were

affected during flood and the major traditional documents, walls

etc. were destroyed. Apart from the infrastructural damage, the

loss of traditional books, materials, paintings manuscripts are

more. The water level at famous worship places like

Panayangarkavu (mural painting), Sasthamkulangara

Temple (wood carvings) and Old Syrian Church Chengannur

were more than four feet. There are famous vallappattu teache

in Aranmula who reside in palliyodakaras (the villages situated

near the banks of Pamba and has a Palliyodam). The disaster has

badly affected them.Some of them even lost their lives, their

houses were affected and in many cases were destroyed.

Padayani (the traditional artform of Aranmula)

homes and livelihood. As onam is celebrated in a grand affair in

Aranmula there are many artforms related to onam fest and

there are other major ancient arts and artists widely practicing

these artform in the provisions of Aranmula some of them are

kathakali, shilpakala, kolkali, different dance forms like

chakyarkoothu, ottanthullal, velakali, paananpaattu, pulikali,

velanpaattu, kakkarishinaadakam, naadanpattu, villupaattu,

koshavanpaattu, vaadyamelangal, chithrakala,

chuvarchithrangal, ayodhanakalakal, kalari etc. all of these

artists are affected by the flood losing their traditional costumes,

ornaments, artforms, houses, teaching centre, art works etc. The

ancient martial arts “Kalari” has teaching centers

known as “Kalaritharas” These Kalaritharas were destroyed

causing discontinuation of training and huge loss to the teachers

known as “Ashans” and a has caused a threat to the existence of

ancient art.

Discussion: Flood has been measured as the most periodic and

common disaster in India and across the world which cause

33%

19%

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Figure-6: Overall financial and material loss.

Around 50 worship places in Aranmula Heritage Zone were

affected during flood and the major traditional documents, walls

etc. were destroyed. Apart from the infrastructural damage, the

paintings manuscripts are

more. The water level at famous worship places like

Panayangarkavu (mural painting), Sasthamkulangara Narasimha

Temple (wood carvings) and Old Syrian Church Chengannur

There are famous vallappattu teachers

in Aranmula who reside in palliyodakaras (the villages situated

near the banks of Pamba and has a Palliyodam). The disaster has

badly affected them.Some of them even lost their lives, their

houses were affected and in many cases were destroyed.

i (the traditional artform of Aranmula) artists lost their

homes and livelihood. As onam is celebrated in a grand affair in

related to onam fest and

there are other major ancient arts and artists widely practicing

form in the provisions of Aranmula some of them are

kathakali, shilpakala, kolkali, different dance forms like

chakyarkoothu, ottanthullal, velakali, paananpaattu, pulikali,

velanpaattu, kakkarishinaadakam, naadanpattu, villupaattu,

elangal, chithrakala,

chuvarchithrangal, ayodhanakalakal, kalari etc. all of these

artists are affected by the flood losing their traditional costumes,

ornaments, artforms, houses, teaching centre, art works etc. The

centers in Aranmula

known as “Kalaritharas” These Kalaritharas were destroyed

causing discontinuation of training and huge loss to the teachers

known as “Ashans” and a has caused a threat to the existence of

measured as the most periodic and

common disaster in India and across the world which cause

persistence of life damage and economic loss. The drift of flood

in last ten years and huge damaged caused by this catastrophic

event4and cultural heritage is also

floods. The Palliyodams (snake boats) and Aranmula metal

mirror artisans had a huge loss in the flood. The flood affected

during the onam festival season leads to a huge loss for the

artisans. The present study has found that there w

damage and livelihood were affected in the Aranmula Heritage

Zone. The Similar studies in abroad revealed that the flood

affected the socioeconomic characteristics of artisans

study in Gorakhpur found there is a need to implement the fl

disaster risk management10

.

The National Disaster Management

guidelines on heritage spots and confines to develop disaster

risk management tactics and approaches through risk

assessment, risk reduction, preparedness and eme

response and preparation for post-disaster repossession. There is

a need for holistic approach towards disaster risk management

that responds to the specific needs of cultural heritage spots and

confines. The permit spots executives and location

transmit out basic risk valuation for their

and physique arrangement for management, through risk

reduction measures, emergency response protocols and recovery

processes. There is a need to address the issues that deal with a

hazard that emerges due to specific topographical and cultural

setting11

. The Sendai framework also aims to achieves the

sustainable lessening of disaster risk and victims in culture and

livelihood over next 15 years12

. However, there is a need to

develop a comprehensive model for the protection and

prevention of Aranmula Heritage Zone. The Limitations of the

current study was due to the short span of time, rapid

assessment may not cover all heritage sites or places in

Aranmula heritage zone.

48%

Rs 0 to 2 lakhs

Rs 2.1 lakhs to 10 lakhs

above 10 lakhs

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persistence of life damage and economic loss. The drift of flood

in last ten years and huge damaged caused by this catastrophic

and cultural heritage is also most vulnerable during

floods. The Palliyodams (snake boats) and Aranmula metal

mirror artisans had a huge loss in the flood. The flood affected

during the onam festival season leads to a huge loss for the

The present study has found that there were huge

damage and livelihood were affected in the Aranmula Heritage

The Similar studies in abroad revealed that the flood

affected the socioeconomic characteristics of artisans5-9

. A case

study in Gorakhpur found there is a need to implement the flood

The National Disaster Management Authority of India prepared

spots and confines to develop disaster

risk management tactics and approaches through risk

assessment, risk reduction, preparedness and emergency

disaster repossession. There is

a need for holistic approach towards disaster risk management

that responds to the specific needs of cultural heritage spots and

executives and location supervise to

transmit out basic risk valuation for their spots autonomously

for management, through risk

reduction measures, emergency response protocols and recovery

processes. There is a need to address the issues that deal with a

azard that emerges due to specific topographical and cultural

. The Sendai framework also aims to achieves the

sustainable lessening of disaster risk and victims in culture and

. However, there is a need to

comprehensive model for the protection and

prevention of Aranmula Heritage Zone. The Limitations of the

current study was due to the short span of time, rapid

assessment may not cover all heritage sites or places in

Rs 2.1 lakhs to 10 lakhs

above 10 lakhs

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Conclusion

There is a need to support the financial crisis, storage system for

protecting the cultural assets, need to prepare a Community

Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR), promote heritage

institute in Aranmula Heritage Zone.

Acknowledgement

Aranmula Heritage Trust, Aranmula Post Office, Aranmula,

Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.

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