Aranmula is a suburb of Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District in the state of Kerala in south India. Kozhencherry is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region (South Central Kerala in Kerala state South India For the District Capital with the same name see Pathanamthitta Pathanamthitta is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; South India is the area encompassing India 's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union Nearby important places are Pathanamthitta (10 km) and Chengannur (10km). WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> For the district with the same name see Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta Chengannur, ചെങ്ങന്നൂര് (in Malayalam is a municipal town in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India The nearest railway station is at Chengannur and airports are at Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram ( Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം Tiruvanantapuraṁ) also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the It is the venue of the annual snake boat race on the Pampa river. Vallam Kali (or Vallamkali) (വള്ളംകളി literally means boat game (race in Malayalam. Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors, known as Aranmula kannadi. An Aranmula kannadi or Aranmula metal mirror is a special type of Mirror produced at Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in Vijnana Kala Vedi, a school of traditional art founded by French artist Louba Schild, is in Aranmula, on the way to Kozhencherry.
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Importance
Aranmula is known for the Vaasthu Vidya Gurukulam, the traditional way of constructing buildings. Aranmula is located on the banks of the river Pamba, which hosts another important annual event called the Maramon Convention. Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. The Maramon Convention is a Christian convention held at Maramon, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India annually during the month
The famous Aranmula Mirror, localy known as Aranmula kannadi, kannadi meaning mirror, is made here. An Aranmula kannadi or Aranmula metal mirror is a special type of Mirror produced at Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in This mirror is made out of high tin bronze.
The Place is of historical importance, the Thiruaranmula Parthsaaradhi temple. The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is a Hindu temple near Aranmula, a village in Kerala, South India. 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 event related to this place. Vallam Kali (or Vallamkali) (വള്ളംകളി literally means boat game (race in Malayalam. It started in relation with the thiruvonathoni which starts on Uthraadam (day before Onam)evening from Kaattoor Mahavishnu temple with provisions for the 'Nivedyam' and 'samoohasadya' (mass feast)on Thiruvonam at the temple. Onam is the state festival of Kerala. It is celebrated in honour of Mahabali, the mythical Asura king of ancient Kerala The provisions are offered by the Mangattu Bhattathiry, thekaranavar (the eldest member) of Mangattu Illom. (There is a legend also behind this. ) Previously the Mangattu Illom was situated near Kaattoor temple and now it is at Kumaranalloor near Kottayam. Kumaranalloor is a Panchayat in Kottayam Taluka, Kerala, India and near Kottayam Town WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> This article is about the town of Kottayam See Kottayam district also There will be a representative from the family on the thoni (canoe), 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 Garuda the vehicle of Lord vishnu
FOKANA, a consortium of Non-Residential Malayalis in the United States of America and Canada is promoting a company, Central Travancore Development Corporation (CTDC) for the overall development of Central Travancore region. GARUDA is India's Grid Computing initiative connecting 17 cities across the country For other meanings see Vishnu (disambiguation. Vishnu ( IAST viṣṇu Devanagari विष्णु (honorific Central Travancore Development Corporation (CTDC is a company promoted by FOKANA, an umbrella body of Non-Residential Keralites in United States and The Central Travancore consists of the South-Central districts of Kottayam, Alapuzha, Pathanamthitta, and parts of Idukki and Kollam 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. Valla Sadya is a famous offering in Aranmula Temple on this the offered village will conduct a boat race in the Pampa river and will have a feast at the temple The Aranmula Tiruvaranmulayappan temple is very famous and one of the biggest in Kerala. Other small temples in Aranmula are: Ganapati Temple,Kadakal, Punnamthottam, Kuruvilakkavu, Kaippuzha, Pallimukkom etc. EDAYARANMULA:THE ORGIN OF THE PARTHA SARATHY Is a 2KM From aranmula temple on chengannur road. Very beautifull and natural place in the bank of river PAMPA. VILAKKUMADOM is located in Edayaranmula ware Krishna is came through Pampa River by a small boat made by six bamboos(arru mula )so the place name come Aranmula. Then went to Aranmula. Aranmula kodiettu and Pushpabhishekam is Starting from the Vilakkumadom.
Nearby places
- Maramon
- Edasserimala
- Ayroor
- Kozhencherry
- Kidangannoor
- Neervilakom
- Mallappuzhassery
- Chenganoor
- Thottapuzhassery
- Elavumthitta
- Pathanamthitta
Arattupuzha
Arattupuzha is located between 4 km away from Chengannur, and 5 km away from Aranmula. Edasserimala is the host Kara (land for Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali. Ayroor is a village situated on the western part of Ranni Taluk of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala state India. Kozhencherry is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region (South Central Kerala in Kerala state South India Kidangannor is an Indian village located in Kerala state It is situated near Aranmula, where the snake boat race is held during Onam festival Mallappuzhassery is a village situated in the Greater Kozhencherry region near the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, in the Pathanamthitta District in Chengannur, ചെങ്ങന്നൂര് (in Malayalam is a municipal town in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India Elavumthitta (Malayalam mlഇലവുംതിട്ട (also Elavanthitta) is a small village in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> For the district with the same name see Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta This place is blessed with the presence of River Pampa. Neighbouring villages are Nellikkal, Malakkara, Puthencavu and Neervilakom.
Neervilakom
Neervilakom (also spelt Neervilakam, Neervilakem, Nirvilakam, Nirvilakom, Nirvilakem) is one of the beautiful villages situated between Aranmula and Chengannur. This place is blessed with natural beauty where God has shown his artistic ability. The place is located, 5 km away from Chengannur and 7 km away from Aranmula. Neervilakom belongs to Aranmula panchayath situated in the extreme west part of Pathanamthitta district. It is the geographical border of Alappuzha and pathanamthitta districts. It shares its border with Malakkara, Arattupuzha, Puthancavu, Kurichumuttam and Piralasherry villages.
The main access to Neervilakom village is Chengannur- Pandalam parallel road. Other accesses are Arattupuzha - Neervilakom road, Malakkara- Neervilakom road, Chakkittappadi-Neervilakom road and Aranmula- Chengannur parallel road. Limited bus services are available. Auto rickshaws and taxies are available for convenient travel. Chengannur railway station is just 5 km away from this place and so is the main bus station.
Places of Pilgrimage
- Sree Dharmashastha Temple.
- Peringattukavu Devi Temple.
- Nilakkal Mahadeva Kudumba Temple.
- Kuttamthu Murthi Temple.
- Muttettu Murthi Temple.
- St: Gregorious Orthodox Church.
- Pampu Mana Nagaraja kavu
- Chirakkirottu Nagaraja Kavu
- Thompilethu Nagaraja Kavu
- Thekkedethu Nagaraja Kavu
- Vadakkedathu Nagaraja Kavu.
See also
Palliyodam is a large Snake boat used by royalty of Kerala, South India and by the Hindu Temples for the procession in rivers Chundan Vallam (Beaked Boat known to outside world as Kerala snake boats is one of the icons of Kerala culture used in Vallamkali WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> For the district with the same name see Pathanamthitta district PathanamthittaDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic