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	Aranmula (Tiruvaaranvilai)
		Aranmula is also known for the watersports involving a spectacular procession of snake boats.
		Aranmula is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the Mahabharatam.
		The malayala month of Meenam witnesses a festival where Aranmula Parthasarathy is taken in a grand procession on the garuda mount to the Pampa river bank, where an image of the Bhagawati from the nearby Punnamthode temple is brought in procession for the arattu festival.
	www.nehrutrophyboatrace.com /photogallery/pages/aranmula.htm (621 words)

	Encyclopedia: Aranmula kannadi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Aranmula kannadi is special type of mirror produced at Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in India.
		The origins of metal mirrors of Aranmula are linked with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.Legend has it that eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought by the royal chief to Aranmula from Tirunelveli district to work in the Parthasarathy temple centuries ago.
		The origin of the Aranmula Metal Mirror is laced with the famous Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, which is the nerve centre of the rich Pampa Valley civilization.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Aranmula-kannadi (478 words)

	aranmula
		Aranmula Boat festival (Jalolswom) is connected to the 'Onam', unique national festival of Kerala.
		Aranmula boat festivals distinctly different from other boat races.
		Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors (a unique art which is not found any where else in the world) made of bell metal.
	binukalayil.tripod.com /aranmula.htm (440 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala / Pathanamthitta News : Thiruvonathoni sets off for Aranmula temple
		It is transported to Aranmula in the Thiruvonathoni immediately after the deeparadhana at the Kattoor Maha Vishnu Temple on Uthradom day.
		The Melshanti transferred the sacred flame from the sanctum sanctorum of the Maha Vishnu Temple to the ceremonial lamp in the Thiruvonathoni immediately after the deeparadhana at the temple.
		A group of snake boats belonging to the nearby karayogams (rustic parts) are escorting the vessel to Aranmula.
	www.hindu.com /2006/09/05/stories/2006090501080500.htm (431 words)

	Kerala - Gateway To Paradise ( Kerala Maps - PATHANAMTHITTA - Puramattom
		Aranmula is famed for its hand-made mirrors of polished metal called the "Aranmula Kannadi".
		Aranmula Vallamkali (Boat race) the water fiesta of Aranmula during Onam, owes its origin to the Sree Parthasarathy Temple.
		This Krishna Temple is situated on the banks of the Pampa river in Aranmula, is a picturesque village, 9 km from Chengannur.
	www.kerala.cc /keralamap/pathanamthitta.htm (653 words)

	Encyclopedia topic: Aranmula kannadi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This unique metal mirror of Aranmula, reflects a rich cultural as well as metallurgical heritage of a golden past in the history of Kerala.
		The origin of the metal mirrors of Aranmula is closely laced with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.The legend has it that eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought by the royal chief to Aranmula from Tirunelveli district in connection with certain works in the Parthasarathy temple centuries ago.
		The Aranmula kannadi is not produced from glass but from a metal alloy.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/ar/aranmula_kannadi.htm (196 words)

	Aranmula kannadi at AllExperts
		Aranmula kannadi or Aranmula metal mirror is a special type of mirror produced at Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in India.These unique metal mirrors are the result of Kerala's rich cultural and metallurgical traditions.
		Legend has it that eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought by the royal chief to Aranmula from Tirunelveli district to work in the Parthasarathy temple centuries ago.
		The major differences between an Aranmula kannadi and a normal mirror are:# The Aranmula kannadi is not created from glass but from a special metal alloy.# It is a front surface reflection mirror, so the secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back surface mirrors are not present.
	en.allexperts.com /e/a/ar/aranmula_kannadi.htm (303 words)

	Articles - Aranmula (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Aranmula is a suburb of Kozhencherry, in the state of Kerala in India.
		It is the venue of the annual snake boat race on the Pampa; 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.
	www.voiprealfan.com /articles/Aranmula (86 words)

	The Hindu : UDF optimistic of gaining Aranmula
		The UDF camp in Aranmula is in a buoyant mood with the clearing-up of the dark clouds that threatened to mar its electoral prospects in the wake of the Congress seat allocation controversy in this predominantly UDF bastion.
		Aranmula, long regarded as a traditional UDF stronghold in Pathanamthitta district, had become the cynosure of the 1996 Assembly elections when the CMP leader, Mr.
		The LDF projects the construction of bridges at Ambalakadavu, Peroorchal and Nalkalickal, the water stadium and riverside amenities centre at Aranmula, the multi-crore project to develop the Aranmula-Kulanada Road as per the National Highway standards and the new Ayurvedic Hospital complex at Ayroor as its major achievements in Aranmula during the past five years.
	www.hinduonnet.com /2001/04/25/stories/1525211g.htm (1151 words)

	The Week (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Aranmula is also home to a waning handicraft tradition which is a technological marvel in its own right.
		One lively story about the origins of the Aranmula metal mirror is that the Raja of Aranmula had threatened to evict some bronze craftsmen, who are said to have migrated from Tamil Nadu to make artifacts for the Parthasarathy temple.
		Such mirrors resemble the thick wooden polishing board with a rear handle from Aranmula onto which the mirror blank is affixed with resin for polishing.
	www.the-week.com /24sep12/currentevents_article3.htm (1325 words)

	A peforming art school Aranmula, Study abroad India Aranmula art centre, Aranmula Village art school - a heritage ...
		Aranmula is a tiny village clustered around the Parthasarathy temple, by the river Pamba.
		During Onam (which falls in Aug/Sep), Aranmula is the venue for the renowned "Aranmula Uthruttathy Vallom Kaly", or a water carnival of snake boats, the only snake boat race in Kerala with a ritual back ground.
		Aranmula is world famous for its metal mirrors, "Aranmula Kannady", unique for its alloy and its ancient method of 'lost wax' and polishing techniques of making a metal surface into a mirror.
	www.vijnanakalavedi.org /village.htm (778 words)

	Pathanamthitta, Tourist Attractions in Pathanamthitta, Pathanamthitta Tour
		Aranmula is the place where the splendid Onam festival boat races take place.
		The famous Aranmula boat race is held on the last day of the week long Onam festival.
		Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors, a unique craft which is not found anywhere else in the world.
	www.indovacations.net /english/Pathanamthitta_attraction.htm (548 words)

	Endogenous Tourisom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Aranmula possesses all the attributes of rural Kerala.
		One of the most important events is the Aranmula Boat festival, which is connected with the annual Onam festival of Kerala.
		The Snake boat pageantry is held as a part of the anniversary celebrations of the 'Idol' installation of Aranmula Parthasarathy temple, believed to have been held centuries ago on the 1st calendar month of the Malayalam Era.
	www.exploreruralindia.org /sitenvillages/Aranmula/tourism_interests.asp?atpSltState=Kerala&atpSltVillage=Aranmula (430 words)

	Aranmula kannadi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The origins of the Aranmula metal mirrors are linked with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.
		Legend has it that eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought by the royal chief to Aranmula from Tirunelveli district to work in the Parthasarathy temple centuries ago.
		Some undisclosed metals are alloyed with copper and tin to cast the mirrors.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aranmula_kannadi (225 words)

	Boat Festivals of Kerala - An article on different Boat Races and Related events which take place in Kerala
		Tradition says that the boat race at Aranmula is held every year, in commenmoration of the crossing of the Pamba river by Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers.
		The truly national character of the Boat Race is witnessed in the joy imparting fact that though the Aranmula Regatta, Organised as a purely Hindu festival is associated with the temple, the participants in the Regatta include members of all classes and communities inhabiting the neighbourhood of Aranmula.
		The boat race at Aranmula is not conducted for any prize or reward but the crews consider the Regattas as al fitting and also as an act of adoration to THIRU ARANMULA APPAN, the presiding deity in the temple.
	www.nehrutrophyboatrace.com /pages/boatfestivals.htm (2573 words)

	Snake Boat Carnical Of Aranmula,Boat Songs or Vanchippattu
		Resplendent with legendary glory in the famous village of Aranmula 128 kms from Trivandrum situated on the bank of the holy river Pamba.
		Aranmula is known for the temple dedicated to Sree Parthasarathy of Lord Krishna as the divine charioteer of Arjuna.
		The boats which take parts in the race now belongs to 35 villages and being dedicated to the deity some believe that the uthrittathi is the anniversary of the installation of the idol one of the five believed to be consecrated in the south by the Pandavas.
	www.toursandtravelsinindia.com /snake_boat_carnial_of_aranmula.html (782 words)

	Pathanamthitta, Kerala Tourism - Cocohol
		Aranmula, the ideal place to pick up a dexterously crafted metal mirrors that is unique of Kerala, is also a known center of cultural tourism.
		Aranmula is a popular tourist destination and a famous pilgrim center.
		The riverbank would be teeming with tourists and the media in August- September when the spectacular boat race and the connected celebrations are held.The river, with long snake shaped boats, the huge ornamental umbrellas and many uniformed oarsmen, would indeed be a sight to see.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/pathanamthitta.php (1542 words)

	Alappuzha, Kerala, India, kvves.com, Important Places - Pattanamthitta, Sabarimala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Aranmula is fast emerging as an important summer resort.
		Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors which make good souvenirs.
		Aranmula Boat Race: The famous water fiesta which is held during Onam (August - September).
	www.kvves.com /kerala/alappuzha.htm (772 words)

	Aranmula - Destination Guide - Hotel Near (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The village of ARANMULA is an appealing day-trip - so long as you start early - from Kottayam, 30km south of the town and 10km beyond Chengannur.
		Its ancient temple is dedicated to Parthasarathy, which was the name under which Krishna acted as Arjuna's charioteer during the bloody Kurekshetra war recorded in the Mahabharata, and the guise in which he expounded the Bhagavad Gita.
		Aranmula is also known for manufacturing extraordinary kannady metal mirrors, produced, using the "lost wax" technique, with an alloy of copper, silver, brass, lead and bronze.
	www.hotelnear.com /414/438/438/440/ernakulam-Kerala-Aranmula.html (263 words)

	Kerala-Aranmula Uthrattathi [Link AirTravels] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Aranmula Uthrattathi,is the famous temple festival of central Travancore.
		At the Aranmula boat race, the deity of the Aranmula temple is believed to partake on the race with every snake boat - and all boats are destined to try their best to reach the finishing line simultaneously.
		The festival is with the Parthasarathy temple of Aranmula, and the occasion breaks all barriers and differences among people.
	www.come2kerala.net /kerala/aranmula-uthrattathi.htm (256 words)

	CalicutNet.com - Kerala, India Travel (Tourist Information). Pathanamthitta. Places to See (Tourist Places).
		Aranmula is situated on the banks of the rinver Pamba, 10kms away from Chengannoor on the Thiruvananthapuram -Kottayam route.
		The stretch of river Pamba at aranmula is the venue of the famous snake boat race.
		Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirror.
	www.calicutnet.com /travel/pathanamthitta/places_to_see.htm (1308 words)

	Endogenous Tourisom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Aranmula is a quaint village in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, a southern state of India.
		The local craftsmen engage in traditional crafts such as Arunmula metal mirror, 'Kannadi', the mural paintings and the construction of race boats which are taken to the river Papma for the annual Palliyopdam boat race.
		Aranmula's culture and economy is intertwined with the Pampa river.
	www.exploreruralindia.org /sitenvillages/Aranmula/faqs.asp?atpSltState=Kerala&atpSltVillage=Aranmula (424 words)

	Aranmula Boat Race,Boat Races Kerala,Aranmula Boat Race Tour,Aranmula Boat Race in Kerala,Boat Races in Aranmula,Boat ...
		The famed Aranmula boat race is held on the last day of the weeklong Onam festival.
		At the Aranmula boat race, the deity of the Aranmula temple is believed to partake on the race with every snake boat - and all boats are destined to try their best to reach the finishing line simultaneously.
		The festival is with the Parthasarathy temple of Aranmula, and the occasion breaks all barriers and differences among people.
	www.southindiatourshub.com /festivals-of-south-india/aranmula-boat-race.html (274 words)

	Aranmula Uthrittathi, Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race
		The famous snake boat carnival on the Pampa held annually at Aranmula on the day of Uthrittathi asterism in connection with the Onam festival is to commemorate the crossing of the river by Lord Krishna on that day.
		The deity is supposed to be in all the boats that take part in the carnival and all of them are expected to arrive at their destination simultaneously.
		Even though the festival is of Hindu origin and is associated with the Parthasarathy Temple, it is an all-community affair and participants include members of all classes and communities living in and around Aranmula.
	www.nehrutrophyboatrace.com /photogallery/pages/uthrittathi.htm (447 words)

	The Aranmula Mirror
		The Aranmula Kannadi or Mirror, is the most beautiful of these metal mirrors and takes its name from the village of Aranmula in Kerala, where it was first produced.
		About four hundred years ago, it is said, the chief priest of the Aranmula temple, himself a patron of art and craft, brought in a few families of Kannans or professional bronze casters and settled them in his territory.
		Because of the circumstances surrounding its origin, the casting of the Aranmula Kannadi is invested with religious significance and every step in the process is accompanied by precise rituals.
	www.sitagita.com /view.asp?id=6209 (539 words)

	Kerala: The Land of Boat Races by Dr. V. Sankaran Nair
		Aranmula, in Pathanamthitta district, is famous as one of the five temple towns like Guruvayur.
		The Tamil hymns of Nammalwar of the 1st millennium CE glorify this legend.
		Later the image was brought to Aranmula on a raft made out of six (aaru) bamboos (mula) and the name of the village came to be known as Aranmula.
	boloji.com /places/0030.htm (1412 words)

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