Aranmula

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Aranmula is a suburb of Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District in the state of Kerala in south India,Nearby famous places are Pattanamthitta (10 km) and Chengannur (10km). the nearest railway station is Chengannur and airports are Cochin and Tiruvananthapuram. It is the venue of the annual Snake Boat race on the Pampa_River; the place is also famous for its metal mirrors, known as Aranmula kannadi. Vijnana Kala Vedi, a school of traditional art founded by French artist Louba Schild, is in Aranmula, on the way to Kozhencherry.

Aranmula is known for the Vaasthu Vidya Gurukulam, the traditional way of constructing buildings. The location is by the side of the holy river Pampa, which hosts one more important annual event called the Maramon Convention. Aranmula is a small village, but is one of the destinations as specified the Discovery channel, one would definitely like to visit.

The famous Aranmula Mirror localy known as Aranmula kannadi, kannadi meaning mirror, is made here. This mirror is made out of high tin bronze.

The Place is of historical importance, The Thiruaranmula Parthsaaradhi temple. It is believed that the main idol was originally the "Thevaara vigraha"(one which was used for daily personal worship) of Arjuna the third Paandava. It is also believed that the thevaars vigrahas of the four other Paandavas are placed in the nearest four villages namely Thrchittaat, Thrppuliyoor, Thiruvanmandoor near Chengannur, Thrkkodithaanam near Changanassery.

The Aranmula Vallamkali, the wold famous water carnival is the main important function related to this place. It started in relation with the thiruvonathoni which starts on Uthraadam (day before Thiruonam)evening from Kaattoor Mahavishnu temple with provisions for the 'Nivedyam' and 'samoohasadya' (feast)on Thiruvonam at the temple.The provisions are offered by the Mangattu Bhattathiry, thekaranavar (the eldest member) of Mangattu Illom.(There is a legend also behind this.) Preveously the Mangattu Illom was situated near Kaattoor temple and now it is at Kumaranalloor near Kottayam. There will be a representative from the family on the thoni, as a part of tradition. It is a nice sight to see the thoni moving down the river Pampa without rowing. The thoni is symbolic of Lord vishnu's Garuda.

The famous Uthrittathy Vallamkali

FOKANA, a consortium of Non-Residential Malayalis in United States of America and Canada is promoting a company, Central Travancore Development Corportation (CTDC) for the overall development of Central Travancore region. CTDC is planning to build a domestic airport in Aranmula. Apart from the above specialities, Aranmula is famous for many other things like - Valla Sadhya, thanungu perukku. The Aranmula Tiruvaranmulayappan temple is vey famous and one of the biggest in Kerala. other small temples in Aranmula are: Ganapati Temple,Kadakal, Punnamthottam, Kuruvilakkavu, Kaippuzha, Pallimukkom etc.

Nearby places

• Ayroor
• Kozhencherry
• Kidangannoor
• [[Neervilakom]]
• Mallappuzhassery
• Chenganoor
• Thottapuzhassery
• Elavumthitta

Arattupuzha

Arattupuzha is located between 4 km away from Chengannur, and 5 km away from Aranmula. This place is blessed with the presence of River Pampa. Neighbouring villages are Nellikkal, Malakkara, Puthencavu and Neervilakom.

Neervilakom

Neervilakom is a beautiful place between Aranmula and Chengannur. This place is located, 5 km away from Chengannur and 7 km away from Aranmula, and a part of Aranmula panchayth and Pathanamthitta district. Neervilakom is the border of Alappuzha and pathanamthitta districts. Neighbor villages are Malakkara, Arattupuzha, Puthancavu, Kurichumuttam and Piralsherry.

The meaning of Neervilakom is “The land, surrounded by water”.

The special attraction in this place is paddy fields. This place is surrounded by more than lack acres of paddy fields. 95% of the villagers are farmers. Main products are rice, coconut, rubber and vegetables.

There is an Ayyappa temple, a church and lots of “ Nagraja kavu” and lakes in this place. 95% of population are Hindu and the rest are Christian.

See also

• Palliyodam
• Snake boat

9°20′N 76°41′E

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