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Aranmula possesses all the attributes of rural Kerala. The local craftsmen engage in traditional crafts such as Arunmula metal mirror( Kannadi) , mural paintings and construction of boats which are taken to the river Pamba for the annual Palliyopdam boat race. The local dance centre exhibits old Kathakali dance dramas performed in traditional costumes.

Parthasarathi temple
The famous Parthasarathi temple on the banks of the holy river Pamba dedicated to Lord Krishna attracts large number of devotees. The annual commemoration of the installation of the deity falls on the last day of the Onam festival. It is to coinside with this celebration that the aranmula boat race is held on that day.

Boat Race

The river Pamba at Aranmulla is the venue of this famous snake boat race .The snake boats present an extraordinary shape with a length of about 100 ft., the rear portion towering to a height of about 20 ft., and the front portion tapering gradually.The boat resembles a snake with its hood raised. The race is held on the last day of the week long Onam Festival to commemorate Lord Krishna's crossing of the river. The participants cheerfully row up and down the river to the tune of songs known as vanchipattu

Vinjana Kalavedi - Arts Training Institute

The Vinjana Kalavedi at Aranmula imparts training in the traditional arts and crafts of Kerala.Kathakali, classical dance, classical music as well as kalaripayattu (the martial arts of Kara)are taught here. The centre is frequently visited by a number of foreign tourists who can stay here for varying periods and have a first hand knowledge about Kerala and its culture.The Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre was founded and registered as a Charitable Association in 1977, by Louba Schild, a French artist who has been living in Kerala since 1968.

Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre - A traditional school for Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Bharatanatyam, Karnatic Music, Tabla, Maddalam, Hatha Yoga, Mural Painting, Wood Carving, Cooking, Kolam and Kalarippayatt. A Language school also exists for learning Sanskrit, Hindi , Malayalam and a Centre for volunteers to Teach English in India.

Aranmula Mirror
Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors made of bell metal.This is a unique art which is not to be found any where else in the world .It is believed that a divine visitation inspired a widow of this village to discover a mysterious blend of bronze which could be waxed bright into crystal clear mirror.The mystery of its production is a family held secret and handed down through family generations.

How to reach:

Nearest Railway Station - ChengannurChengannur to Aranmual - 11kms.
Patthanamthitta (Headquarters )to Aranmula - 16kms.
Cochin & Trivandrum to Aranmula- 128 kms

Chengannur is easily accessible by road or rail. All major trains stop at Chengannur. If you wish to arrive directly in Kerala, then try for flights to Kochi (Cochin) or Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) airports.

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