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	aranmula
		Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors (Aranmula kanndi).
		Aranmula Boat festival (Jalolswom) is connected to the 'Onam', unique national festival of Kerala.
		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 Week (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		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)

	The Hindu : Magazine / Arts & Crafts : Reflecting a tradition
		Aranmula is well known for the legendary Parthasarathy temple and also for the Vallamkali (boat race) held on the Uthrattathi day of the Malayalam month Chingam, when decorated palliyodams race as part of a ritual, annually.
		The specialty of Aranmula Kannadi is that though it resembles the ordinary glass mirror in its looks, the clarity of the image gives it a distinguishing edge.
		The craftsmen are all based in Aranmula, as most of those who buy the mirror are really particular to buy it from the place where it was originally made.
	www.hindu.com /mag/2006/11/05/stories/2006110500080700.htm (920 words)

	kerala education profile
		Tourists, foreign as well as native, turn up in large numbers to witness and enjoy the festive mood in Aranmula, a small village nestling on the banks of River Pampa in Pathanamthitta district during Onam.Uthrittathi Vallamakali, the snakeboat regatta in River Pampa, is the main tourist attraction in Aranmula during the Onam season.
		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.
		He says that the sale of the Aranmula Kannadi is not a problem during Onam as the inflow of tourists here is on the rise every year.
	www.keralaeducation.com /html/mirror.htm (594 words)

	The Making of the Aranmula Kannadi
		The Aranmula Kannadi or Mirror, is made out of metal.
		It takes its name from the village of Aranmula in Kerala, where it was first produced.
		First the alloy is prepared consisting of 10 parts of copper to 5¼ parts of tin, the proportion of tin being at least 1½ times more than the highest proportion of tin used in the casting of domestic utensils.
	www.sitagita.com /view.asp?id=6210 (619 words)

	Aranmula kannadi - MalibuMountainWiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Aranmula kannadi or Aranmula metal mirror is a special type of mirror produced at Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in India.
		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 Aranmula kannadi is not created from glass but from a special metal alloy.
	www.malibumountaingallery.com /wiki/index.php/Aranmula_kannadi (236 words)

	Endogenous Tourisom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Aranmula is a quaint village in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, a southern state of India.
		Aranmula possesses all the attributes of rural Kerala.
		Aranmula's culture and economy is intertwined with the Pampa river.
	www.exploreruralindia.org /sitenvillages/Aranmula/faqs.asp?atpSltState=Kerala&atpSltVillage=Aranmula (424 words)

	Kerala: The Land of Boat Races by Dr. V. Sankaran Nair
		Lord Parthasarathy is the presiding deity of the Aranmula temple.
		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.
	www.boloji.com /places/0030.htm (1403 words)

	Aranmula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Aranmula is a suburb of Kozhencherry, in the state of Kerala in south 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.
		Aranmula is a small village, but is one of the destinations as specified the Discovery channel, one would definitely like to visit.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aranmula (318 words)

	Kerala - Gateway To Paradise ( Kerala Maps - PATHANAMTHITTA - Puramattom
		Situated 13 km from Pathanamthitta Town on the banks of the Pamba river, the place is known for the Maramon convention held in February - March, which is the biggest religious gathering of Christians in Asia.
		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)

	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)

	ARANMULA MIRROR
		This particular mirror is therefore the authentic priceless ARANMULA KANNADI, 75 years of age.
		The Aranmula kannadi is an extraordinary metal mirror which was one of the eight auspicious articles or ashtamangalyam set that made up a bride’s wedding trousseau.
		The manufacture of the Aranmula kannadi has been a zealously guarded secret of all but a handful of surviving artisans known as acharis.
	www.dakotacurriculum.com /ARANMULA-MIRROR,i230035983840,c20081.html (1188 words)

	Pilgrimage - TII (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The famous Parthasarathi Temple is situated at Aranmula, 10 kms from Chengannur on the Trivandrum - Kottayam route, in the Pathanamthitta district.
		The temple town Aranmula is surrounded by green hillocks and girdled by the holy river Pampa.
		Aranmula is well known across the globe for the hand made polished metal mirror called
	www.toursindiainternational.com /pilgrimage.html (1490 words)

	Ecotours.in - Kerala Handicrafts :- Handicrafts in Kerala, Kerala Handicraft, Handicrafts of Kerala, Indian ...
		Aranmula kannadi is special type of mirror produced at Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in India.
		The origins of the Aranmula metal mirrors are linked with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.
		• The Aranmula kannadi is not created from glass but from a special metal alloy.
	www.ecotours.in /handicrafts.htm (1172 words)

	Kerala Tourism - Pathanamthitta
		Aranmula is also a popular pilgrim center with its Lord Krishna Temple and the annual snake boat races held in connection with the temple festival during August-September,
		A visit to the banks of the river Pampa at Aranmula on the day of the Uthirittathi Boat Race, which falls in early September, is a pleasurable experience.
		It is situated 13 km from Pathanamthitta on the banks of the river Pamba.
	www.kol.to /tourism_pta.htm (666 words)

	Aranmula kannadi is famous for its secretive construction method and uniqueness in the make (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		It is the only metal mirror available, Unlike Ordinary Glass mirror, Image from Aranmula Kannadi is reflected from upper surface of reflecting material, where in Glass mirror image reflected from bottom layer where mercury is pasted.
		Aranmula kannadi is one among 8 auspicious items included famous astamagalaya set,which usually used for very auspicious function like marriage
		Aranmula Kannadi is impossible to make a duplicated Item, because of its lesser Price, and its make details only known to few people in one family belong to Aranmula and it is kept as a family secret.
	www.aranmulakannadi.com (156 words)

	FAMOUS ARANMULA METAL MIRROR OR ARANMULA KANNADI Of Kerala State India Exclusive Website and Online Shop for The Famous ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Aranmula Metal Mirror manufacturing was staged in the early 18th century.
		The origin of metal mirror of Amnmula is closely connected with the Aranmula Padhasarathy Temple which is deemed to be the nerve centre cf Pamba valley civilization.
		Aranmula is famous for Aranmula Metal Mirror) and the centuries old Vaishnavite Temple, the Sree Parthasarathy temple on the banks of the Holy River Pampa, is fast turning into a cultural tourism centre in the State with growing number of foreign tourists visiting the place.
	www.aranmulametalmirror.com (451 words)

	Pilgrim Centres in Kerala
		A major attraction is the snake boat races held as part of the festival in August/September.
		Aranmula is famed for its hand-made mirrors of polished metal called the "Aranmula Kannadi".
		On the route to Shenkotah, 70 km from Quilon, is Ariankavu which holds a shrine devoted to lord Shasta.
	binukalayil.tripod.com /pilgrim_centre.htm (2280 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.
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	Aranmula Guide - Karma Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The famous Aranmula boat race is held here on the last day of 10-day festival during Onam in Chingam (August/September).
		The temple is on a great platform in Pamba Nadhi which itself is a wonder as it withstands the onslaught of monsoon.
		Aranmula is also famous for Aranmula Kannadi (mirror).
	www.karmakerala.com /guide/Aranmula_Guide (279 words)

	Rediff On The NeT Travel: A travel feature on Onam in Kerala, India
		The most famous boat race in Kerala is the Aranmula Vallam Kali conducted on the Uthrittathi day of Chingam, the month in which Onam is celebrated.
		Aranmula is known all over the world for its aranmula kannadi or ornate mirrors...
		Inhabitants of Aranmula participated in the race to rejoice and celebrate.
	www.rediff.com /travel/sep/01onam1.htm (494 words)

	KERALA-HOLIDAY.COM---- The Companay
		Aranmula temple known for the (Parthasarathi) Lord Krishna granting boons.
		Boat race of Aranmula is towards the end of festival Onam.
		Aranmula Kannadi a mirror with secret formulas knows only to descend of that particular family.
	www.kerala-holiday.com /company.html (446 words)

	TravelTrendz - Kottayam, Kerala, Indian Travel Destinations, Information on Kottayam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Aranmula: 50 km from Kottayam, this is the site of the Onam festival boat races, held usually in early September.
		Aranmula has another, very distinctive identity as the centre of a unique bell metal mirror craft.
		An Aranmula Kannadi (mirror) can be picked up from almost all handicraft showrooms and makes a most unusual gift.
	www.traveltrendz.com /destinations/hotels-and-resorts-in-kottayam.htm (628 words)

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		The famed Aranmula boat race is held on the last day of the week long Onam festival.
		Aranmula Boat Race: This famous water fiesta is held during Onam (August - September).
		Aranmula kannadi: Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors, a unique craft which is not found anywhere else in the world.
	www.thebestofindia.com /City/Pathanamthitta.asp (814 words)

	The land of rivers and backwaters
		But remember, tourists and foreigners, as well as women betweeen the ages of 14 and 40, are not allowed entry.
		Aranmula, a small town on the banks of the river Pamba, 10 km from Chengannur on the Trivandrum-Kottayam route, is famed fro its expensive hand-made mirrors of polished metal called the ‘Aranmula Kannadi’ or Aranmula Mirror.
		At Kaviyoor, 5 km east of Tiruvalla, on the banks of the Manimala river, atop a hill is a Hanuman temple in the characteristic Kerala style.
	www.keralaatbest.com /pathanamthitta.php (587 words)

	Hotel Mayfair,Hotel Mayfair Pathanamthitta,Kerala India Hotel Mayfair,Mayfair Pathanamthitta Kerala,Mayfair Resort
		The sacred shrine is in the dense forests of the Western Ghats.
		The Aranmula temple town is famous for its Krishna Aranmula temple.
		Aranmula Kannadi is a bell metal mirror made exclusively in Aranmula town.
	www.indianholiday.com /kerala/hotels/pathanamthitta-hotels/mayfair-hotel.html (226 words)

	Aranmula - Travel Guide
		Aranmula, the picturesque village in Pathanamthitta district and Kumbalanghi a coastal village in....
		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.
		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.
	travel-guide.traveliseek.com /aranmula_avl_li37678.html (698 words)

	Aranmula Tours,Aranmula Tours in Kerala,Tours to Aranmula,Tours to Aranmula Village in Kerala,Aranmula Village in Kerala
		The craftsmen in Aranmula village of Kerala are engaged in traditional art and crafts like mural paintings, Arunmula Kannadi and boat building.
		This charming village is noted worldwide for the Aranmula Kannadi.
		The 2-day Aranmula boat race is held as a part of Onam celebration.
	www.keralatraveltourism.com /kerala-village-tours/aranmula-tours.html (399 words)

	ARANMULA,PATHANAMTHITTA DIST. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Aranmula,inKozhencherry,Pathanamthitta,Kerala famous for its metal mirror-“Aranmula kannadi ” and the centuries old Vaishnava temple and Sree Parthasaradhy temple on the banks of the River Pampa, is fast running into a major hub of cultural tourism in Kerala (Gods ownCountry) state
		Louba Schild is running Vijnana Kala Vedi (VKV), a Centre for propagating the traditional art and dance forms and culture of Kerala.
		According to Ms Louba, no where in the world could one see such a sublime culture, as seen in Aranmula, that hold in its fold the richness of family values,simplicity of lifestyle and a mental frame that makes the people to see a divine touch in every thing.
	expage.com /parthasaradhy (240 words)

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