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Aranmula
The Village
Its called Chenganur, the place just 12kms from where Arnamula Village is
located. Famous in the world for its unique metal mirrors which are at par
se to the glass mirrors, this village stands on its own. Boat racing,
architecture and yoga are its traditions. Its in the South Indian State
Kerala, in the District called Pathanamthitta, this tiny village Aranmula is
located.
One of the traditional Villages of Kerala, Aranmula is located about 110
kms north of Trivandrum and 125 kms South of Cochin. It has a historical
significance. It is said that the idol of the ages old temple Thiruaranmula
Parthsaaradhi Temple was personally used by Arjuna, the third of the
Pandavas (of Mahabharata fame).
This village is especially famous for its art of building buildings.
Locally called as Vaasthu Vidya Gurukulam, this traditional art of
architecture makes one of the best breed of architectures in the country.
Fast Facts
» Location - Pathanamthitta,Elanthoor, Kozhencherry
»District - Kerala
» Best time -August to March end
»Accomodation - Small three star hotels in the vicinity of
Aranmula.
Facets Of Aranmula :
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Metal Mirrors
If you want to see a miracle, fetch this one. This mirror purely made
up of metal, with not even a inch of glass in it will have your face
glittering on it, just like any other glass mirror. Locally it is
known as Aranmula Kannadi.
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Snake Boat Race
Upto 100 feet long boat, thousands of onlookers and the grand feat on
the banks of river Pampa, is something you will get in this famous boat
race held in mid- September. Nehru Trophy is the possessed prize on gets
on winning this race. A must see!
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Art and Craft
Aranmula is the place famous for its metal mirrors known as
Aranmula kannadi. It is not made from glass but metal (the metal
used in makiing the glass is the same used for making a temple bell).
Its creation is a closely guarded secret handed over from to generations
to generations. The legend goes like this that eight families of the
experts in art and craft had been brought by the Royal Chief of Aranmula
to make certain parts of the Parthasarathy Temple centuries ago. While
working on the metal one of these workes discovered the reflective
property of the metal. Thus came into life the metal mirror which is so
famous today.
Local People
Nearly three fourth of the village is dependent on agriculture. The
staple food of the people of Aranmula is rice, accompnied by a host of
vegetables and a variety of pulses. Fish is the most common ingredient
in Malyalam Cusine. Each year tourists from Australia, Canada, England
and other European countries come here to see the marvels of this tiny
yet talented Village. The Villagers celebrate the Snake Boat Festival
with zest and frevor. Its a annual festival and is commemorative of an
ancient tradition rooted about 600 years ago.
Tourist Attractions
There are a number of attractions in Aranmula Village :
» Snake Boat Race : The Snake Boat Race beguns in mid
September, has its boats made in this village only. The Snake Boat Race
is held at Pamapa River. Locally known as Chundan Vallomkali ,
this rythmic show which has the boats going 100 feet in length invites
people from all over the world. Then there are the mural paintings
refering to the 18th centuary are made by the good old painters of this
village only.
» Vinjana Culture Centre : he dance dramas of the Kerala
performed in traditional costumes, are a major attraction here. These
dances are integral to visitor experience.
» Kathakali Dance Dramas : It exhibits energy in its five
forms - Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Space or Air.
Our Suggestions
- One of the famous villages of India, its known as to the world as
the village who produces wonder mirrors. Visit this village for its
exquisitness.
- The temples in the Village and the surroundings here are a
perfect blend of nature and the aroma of a village.
- Kerala - the Gods own country is a unique tourist destination. It
is famous for its temples, hill stations and mouthwatering
delicacies. Places like Munnar, Thekkady, Periyar, Kumarakom are the
favourite tourist destinations in Kerala. Kettuvulumns in the
backwaters of Kerala are the must dos of Kerala Tourism.
- The food of the Kerala is explicitly famous all over the world,
the mouthwatering delicacies would let you leave the other varities
of food.
- ARANMULA is a small village. Though things of daily use are
easily available, still if there are any specific requirements of
yours, you should bring them along.
- For any clarifications we are there to resolve them. Contact us
anytime, anywhere
