Aranmula is famous for the centuries old Sree Parthasarathy temple on the banks of the Holy River Pampa, is fast turning into a cultural tourism centre in the State with growing number of foreign tourists visiting the place. The Vasthuvidhya Gurukulam, a state run autonomous institution under the cultural affairs Department of Kerala is at Aranmula
A beautiful regatta, Aranmula Vallamkali (snake boat race) is a ritualistic boat carnival, which casts a magical spell on those who witness it. Held during the festival season of Onam, the majestic snake boats gliding swiftly over the placid waters of the river Pamba are a sight to behold. The event is closely connected with the Aranmula Parthasarathy temple and has a religious origin
An Aranmula kannadi or Aranmula metal mirror is a special type of mirror produced at Aranmula,.Composed of special metals, instead of glass, the Aranmula kannadi is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back surface mirrors. The exact metals used are unknown, but are mixed with copper and tin to cast the mirrors, before being polished for several days in a row to achieve their reflective surface.
These unique metal mirrors are the result of Kerala's rich cultural and metallurgical traditions, and have great historical and cultural value. Produced by a single extended family in Aranmula, the origins of the Aranmula kannadi are linked with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple. Legend has it that eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought by the royal chief to Aranmula from Tirunelveli district to work in the Parthasarathy temple centuries ago on the mirrors.The British Museum in London has a 45 centimeter tall Aranmula metal mirror in its collection. Central Travancore Development Corportation (CTDC) is planning to build a domestic airport in Aranmula.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Chengannur, about 9 km away.Nearest airports: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 117 km & Cochin about 145 km
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