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Aranmula
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 is held during Onam (August - September). The snake boats assemble near
the Sri Parthasarathy Temple before the grand procession. Each boat is 100 ft.
long and accommodates 4 helmsmen, 100 oarsmen and 25 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.
How
to reach
Nearest railway station - Chengannur - 10 km
Nearest
airport: Thiruvananthapuram (119 km)
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