Aranmula
Nearest
railway station: Chengannur - 10 km
The
Parthasarathi Temple (dedicated to Sree Krishna) on the banks of the holy river
Pamba attracts large crowds of devotees. The famed Aranmula boat race is held
on the last day of the week long Onam festival. The Vijnana Kalavedi at Aranmula
imparts training in the traditional arts like Kathakali, classical dances, classical
music, as well as Kalaripayattu.
Foreign tourists stay here for long periods
to get a first hand knowledge of the culture of Kerala. The Parthasarathi Temple
here has fine murals from the 18th century.
Aranmula Boat Race:
This famous water fiesta is held during Onam (August - September). The snake boats
assemble near theSri Parthasarathy Temple before the grand procession. Each boat
is 100 ft. long and accommodates 4 helmsmen, 100 oarsmen and25 singers. The snake
boats move in pairs to the rhythm of full-throated singing and shouting, watched
by an excited crowd.
Aranmula kannadi: Aranmula is also famous
for its metal mirrors, a unique craft which is not found anywhere else in the
world.
Perunthenaruvi,
Nilackal,
Sabarimala,
Pamba,
Aranmula,
Thiruvalla,
Mannadi,
Niranam
