Aranmula
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Aranmula is about 128 km from Trivandrum, capital city of Kerala
, the south western state in India
. It is situated on the banks of the river Pampa. Traditions, cultural variations, traditional village life, sceneries are unique for Aranmula. It is a suburb of Kozhencherry
in Pathanamthitta District
. Nearby important towns are Pathanamthitta
(10 km), Pandalam
(14 km) Chengannur
(10 km). The nearest railway station is at Chengannur and airports are at Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram
. It is the venue of the annual snake boat race on the Pampa
river. Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors, known as Aranmula kannadi
. The palace at aranmula ( Aranmula kottaram
) has a history of 200 years.
Pulikkunnumala Mahadeva Temple
Pulikkunnumala Mahadeva Temple is 4 km from Aranmula. The old temple, is traditionally said to be the worship place of the pandavas. This temple is donated by Koikkattumalayil Late Shri. Ramakrishna Pillai to the Kshetra Samrakshana Samiti, Kerala.
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
.
The famous Aranmula Mirror, locally 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 event related to this place. 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.The provisions are offered by the Mangattu Bhattathiry, the karanavar (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
. 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. 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 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 ORIGIN OF THE PARTHA SARATHY
Is a 2KM From aranmula temple on chengannur road.
Very beautiful and natural place in the bank of river PAMPA.
VILAKKUMADOM is located in Edayaranmula were Krishna arrived travelling through the Pampa River by a small boat made by six bamboos(arru mula )and hence the name Aranmula. From there he went to the current temple location at Aranmula. Aranmula "kodiettu" and "Pushpabhishekam" which constitute the holy procession of the idol of Krishna starts from the Vilakkumadom during festivals and ends in the "Aarattukadavu" located in the banks of pampa near the temple .
Chengannur Mahadeva/Devi Temple
Chettikulangara Kettukazhcha, conducted every year on the Bharani Nakshathram of Malayalam month ‘Kumbham - It is probably the most amazing cultural visual spectacle in Kerala, similar to the Thrissur Pooram. The temple is in Mavelikkara taluk and about 3 km from Mavelikkara town.
http://www.chettikulangara.org
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
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, the south western state in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is situated on the banks of the river Pampa. Traditions, cultural variations, traditional village life, sceneries are unique for Aranmula. It is a suburb of Kozhencherry
Kozhencherry
Kozhencherry is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region in Kerala state, South India. It is on the banks of river Pampa. It is a commercial centre with many of the Banks and trade companies have their establishments here. It is believed that once the Kovilans of...
in Pathanamthitta District
Pathanamthitta district
Pathanamthitta district is the youngest district located in the southern part of the state of Kerala, India. The district headquarters is in Pathanamthitta town. The district is surrounded by Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Kollam districts. It has a border with the state of Tamil Nadu in the east...
. Nearby important towns are Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000...
(10 km), Pandalam
Pandalam
Pandalam is one among the fastest growing towns in Kerala, India. Known far and wide for its legendary connection with Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala, Pandalam is considered to be a holy town...
(14 km) Chengannur
Chengannur
Chengannur , is a municipal town in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India. Chengannur is located in the extreme eastern part of Alappuzha district. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on the MC Road. Chengannur is connected to Kollam and Kottayam by NH 220...
(10 km). The nearest railway station is at Chengannur and airports are at Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
. It is the venue of the annual snake boat race on the Pampa
Pamba River
Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala after Periyar and Bharathappuzha and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore...
river. Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors, known as Aranmula kannadi
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 India. Composed of a special metal alloy, instead of glass, the Aranmula kannadi is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and...
. The palace at aranmula ( Aranmula kottaram
Aranmula Kottaram
Aranmula Kottaram or Aranmula Palace is an old palace at Aranmula, a historical and traditional village in Kerala, India. Aranmula Palace was built more than 200 years ago. This palace is known as Aranmula Vadakke Kottaram. Aranmula palace is the halt place of holy journey "Thiruvabharana khosa...
) has a history of 200 years.
Geography
Aranmula is located at 9.33°N 76.68°E. It has an average elevation of 7 m (23 ft).Aranmula Pardhasaradhi Temple
Aranmula Pardhasaradhi Temple is a famous old major temple in Kerala. Main idol is Krishna, who is the leader of Arjuna in Kurukshetra War. It is believed that this temple was built near Sabarimalai near Nilackal. There is a flight of 18 steps that lead to the Eastern Tower while 57 descending steps from the Northern tower reaches the Pampa River. The temple here has fine murals from the 18th century.Pulikkunnumala Mahadeva Temple is 4 km from Aranmula. The old temple, is traditionally said to be the worship place of the pandavas. This temple is donated by Koikkattumalayil Late Shri. Ramakrishna Pillai to the Kshetra Samrakshana Samiti, Kerala.
Pamba River
Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala after Periyar and Bharathappuzha and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore...
, which hosts another important annual event called the Maramon Convention
Maramon Convention
The Maramon Convention is a Christian convention held at Maramon, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India annually during the month of February on the vast sand-bed of the Pampa River next to the Kozhencherry Bridge...
.
The famous Aranmula Mirror, locally known as Aranmula kannadi
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 India. Composed of a special metal alloy, instead of glass, the Aranmula kannadi is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and...
, 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
Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple
The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is one of the "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu reverred by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars located near Aranmula, a village in Pathanamthitta District, 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. It started in relation with the thiruvonathoni which starts on Uthraadam (day before Onam
Onam
Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam and lasts for ten days...
)evening from Kaattoor Mahavishnu temple with provisions for the 'Nivedyam' and 'samoohasadya' (mass feast)on Thiruvonam at the temple.The provisions are offered by the Mangattu Bhattathiry, the karanavar (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
Kumaranalloor
Kumaranalloor is a panchayat in Kottayam taluka, Kerala, India and near Kottayam Town. Kottayam town is 5 km from Kumaranalloor.Kumaranalloor is a village situated in Kottayam District. The village is famous for Kumaranalloor Devi Temple and the annual Trikarthika festival of the...
near Kottayam
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
. 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
Garuda
The Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology.From an Indian perspective, Garuda is the Hindu name for the constellation Aquila and...
the vehicle of Lord vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu is the Supreme god in the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism. Smarta followers of Adi Shankara, among others, venerate Vishnu as one of the five primary forms of God....
Aranmula Palace (Aranmula kottaram)
Aranmula palace is a traditional keralite palace which has a history of 200 years. Aranmula palace (Also known as Aranmula Vadake kottaram or Aranmula Kottaram) is the halt place of the holy journey 'Thiruvabarana khosayatra' at Aranmula.FOKANA, a consortium of Non-Residential Malayalis in the United States of America and Canada is promoting a company, Central Travancore Development Corporation
Central Travancore Development Corporation
Central Travancore Development Corporation is a company promoted by FOKANA, an umbrella body of Non-Residential Keralites in United States and Canada. This company's objective is the overall infrastructure development and industrial development in the Central Travancore region. CTDC is planning to...
(CTDC) for the overall development of Central Travancore
Central Travancore
The Central Travancore, Kerala, consists of the South-Central districts of Kottayam, Alapuzha, Pathanamthitta, and parts of Idukki, and parts of Kollam...
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
Valla Sadhya
Valla Sadya is a celebration in the temple at Aranmula, Kerala, India. During the festival the village conducts a snake boat race in the Pampa River, and there is a feast at the temple. The Valla Sadhya is conducted on Ashtamirohoni day. During Valla Sadhya, Lord Krishna, the main deity worshipped...
, thanungu perukku. 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 ORIGIN OF THE PARTHA SARATHY
Is a 2KM From aranmula temple on chengannur road.
Very beautiful and natural place in the bank of river PAMPA.
VILAKKUMADOM is located in Edayaranmula were Krishna arrived travelling through the Pampa River by a small boat made by six bamboos(arru mula )and hence the name Aranmula. From there he went to the current temple location at Aranmula. Aranmula "kodiettu" and "Pushpabhishekam" which constitute the holy procession of the idol of Krishna starts from the Vilakkumadom during festivals and ends in the "Aarattukadavu" located in the banks of pampa near the temple .
Nearby places
- MaramonMaramonMaramon is a small town on the Pampa River, opposite to Kozhencherry town in the state of Kerala, India. It is 12 km from the Pathanamthitta district headquarters, the town of Pathanamthitta. Maramon is famous because of the Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia...
- EdasserimalaEdasserimalaEdasserimala is the host kara for the Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali river boat fiesta. It is a small village in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region in Kerala state, South India....
- ErumakkaduErumakkaduErumakkadu is the host karala for Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali. It is a small village in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region in Kerala state, South India....
- KozhippalamKozhippalamKozhippalam is the host karala for Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali. It is a small village in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region in Kerala state, South India....
- AyroorAyroorAyroor is a village situated on the western part of Ranni Taluk of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala state, India. Formerly, Ayroor was part of Tiruvalla Taluk in Alleppey District and is considered as part of Edanadu in Kerala. The Pamba River flows by the southern side of this scenic village and...
- KozhencherryKozhencherryKozhencherry is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region in Kerala state, South India. It is on the banks of river Pampa. It is a commercial centre with many of the Banks and trade companies have their establishments here. It is believed that once the Kovilans of...
- KidangannoorKidangannoorKidangannoor is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India. It is on the route between Aranmula and Pathanamthitta .-Demographics:...
- NeervilakomNeervilakomNeervilakom is a village situated 4 kilometres east of Chengannur in Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. The main attraction of this place is the ancient temple "Shree Dharma Shastha Temple". Lord Ayyappa is the main deity. Thousands of devotees from various places of Central Travancore worship here....
- MallappuzhasseryMallappuzhasseryMallappuzhassery is a village situated in the Greater Kozhencherry region near the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, in the Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. The border starts from the midst of the temple ground running north–south: the eastern part is Mallappuzhassery and the western part is...
- ChengannurChengannurChengannur , is a municipal town in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India. Chengannur is located in the extreme eastern part of Alappuzha district. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on the MC Road. Chengannur is connected to Kollam and Kottayam by NH 220...
- RanniRanniRanni , sometimes spelled Ranny, is one of the 5 Taluks in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, in India. According to the Census of India 2001, the population was 207,782. The taluk headquarters is a small township on both sides of the Pamba River. Ranni is also one of the largest taluks in...
- KonniKonniKonni may refer to:*Konni, Pathanamthitta, a town in Kerala state in India*Konni , a traditional Hausa state in south central Niger*Birni-N'Konni, a town in Niger*Konni Zilliacus , Finnish politician and writerw...
- Omalloor
- Vadassarikara
- PandalamPandalamPandalam is one among the fastest growing towns in Kerala, India. Known far and wide for its legendary connection with Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala, Pandalam is considered to be a holy town...
- Cheekanal
- ThottapuzhasseryThottapuzhasseryThottapuzhassery is a place near Kozhencherry in Kerala, India. It is situated opposite side of Aranmula.-Description:There is a Palliyodam named Thottapuzhassery. Every year it is attended the Aranmula Boat Race occurred in Utruttati. It also attend on Thiruvonathoni Goshayatra to Aranmula...
- ElavumthittaElavumthittaElavumthitta is a small village in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The majority of its inhabitants are from Hindu and Christian backgrounds. The primary crops are rubber, coconut, black pepper and plantain. The terrain is hilly with plenty of paddy fields in between...
- PathanamthittaPathanamthittaPathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000...
- ThelliyoorThelliyoorThelliyoor is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India.-Demographics: India census, Thelliyoor had a population of 8236 with 3859 males and 4377 females....
- Vennikulam
- Nalkalikkal
- Edayaranmula
Chengannur Mahadeva/Devi Temple
Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest and famous temple, situated in Allappuzha district (Kerala). It is a sprawling temple complex with a circular Sanctum. Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi are the main investitures of this temple. Differing from other temples, there are two main Shrines in this temple. Lord Shiva facing East and Devi facing West.Chengannur Mahadeva/Devi Temple
Chettikulangara Devi Temple
Many followers of the theory of Kerala’s genesis by Parasurama firmly believe that he had established 108 Durga temples, 108 Siva temples, numerous Sasthatemples, besides 108 Kalaris (place to learn traditional martial arts in front of the deity), Sakthi Kendras etc. Besides he had established five Ambalayas. Jagadambika of Chettikulangara, the Goddess of Oodanadu(Onattukara), is among the five Ambalayams. Though enough historical evidences and authentic study materials are not available to support, it is believed that this temple dates back to more than1200 years.Chettikulangara Kettukazhcha, conducted every year on the Bharani Nakshathram of Malayalam month ‘Kumbham - It is probably the most amazing cultural visual spectacle in Kerala, similar to the Thrissur Pooram. The temple is in Mavelikkara taluk and about 3 km from Mavelikkara town.
http://www.chettikulangara.org
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, Koipuram,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.
- Thelliyoorkavu bhagavthy kshetram
- 'anikkattilammakshethramAnikkattilammakshethramAnikkattilammakshethram is a temple situated at Anicadu Village, 3.5 km from Mallappally in Pathanamthitta district in the southern part of Kerala, India. Adiparasakthi Sivan and Parvathi are given equal status in the temple. Agnimahakalan and Agniyekshi are symbolized by these idols. Each...
'http://www.anikkattilamma.com
See also
- Aranmula kottaramAranmula KottaramAranmula Kottaram or Aranmula Palace is an old palace at Aranmula, a historical and traditional village in Kerala, India. Aranmula Palace was built more than 200 years ago. This palace is known as Aranmula Vadakke Kottaram. Aranmula palace is the halt place of holy journey "Thiruvabharana khosa...
- PalliyodamPalliyodamPalliyodam is a large, snake boat by the Hindu temples for the procession in rivers....
- Snake boat
- PathanamthittaPathanamthittaPathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000...
- Aranmula KannadiAranmula kannadiAn Aranmula kannadi or Aranmula metal mirror is a special type of mirror produced at Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in India. Composed of a special metal alloy, instead of glass, the Aranmula kannadi is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and...
- Aranmula Boat RaceAranmula Boat RaceThe Aranmula Boat Race the oldest river boat fiesta in Kerala, the south western State of India is held during Onam . It takes place at Aranmula, near a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna. The snake boats move in pairs to the rhythm of full-throated singing and shouting watched by an...
- Valla SadhyaValla SadhyaValla Sadya is a celebration in the temple at Aranmula, Kerala, India. During the festival the village conducts a snake boat race in the Pampa River, and there is a feast at the temple. The Valla Sadhya is conducted on Ashtamirohoni day. During Valla Sadhya, Lord Krishna, the main deity worshipped...