Reflections of Heritage
Noted for its outstanding beauty and legacy, the Aranmula Kannadi is considered a medieval marvel in the annals of metallurgy. It was in use much before the appearance of modern-day glass mirrors. The technical know-how behind the making of this unique metal mirror is confined to only some households of master craftsmen in Aranmula, a heritage village in Pathanamthitta.
The origins of Aranmula Kannadi are linked to the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple. A special alloy is used to manufacture this special mirror. The metal mirror manufactured in Aranmula is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back surface mirrors.
Contact
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC)
Tourist Facilitation Centre
(Near Panchayathu Stadium),
Kozhenchery
PIN-689641
Email: ptadtpc@yahoo.co.in
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Aranmula - Unique Heritage Village in Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Aranmula, a famous place known for the Aranmula boat race held on the last week of the Onam festival, is also popular for the famous Parthasarathy Temple on the banks of river Pamba.
Sudhammal - The Guardian Angel of Heritage
Sudhammal is the lady secret keeper of the heritage and culture of Aranmula, a sacred land on the banks of the serene River Pampa. She holds the fire for making the world renowned metal mirror, the Aranmula Kannadi.
