[edit] Aranmula
This place is situated on the banks of Pamba river, 10 km away from Chengannur. The Parathasarathi temple dedicated to Lord Krishna on the banks of Pamba Nadhi is very famous. 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). It is made of alloy of copper and white lead in a particular ratio. The alloy in liquid form is poured into clay moulds. When the liquid transforms into solid state the mould is broken open. Then polishing by soft cloth and velvet goes into. Finally it is fitted into gleaming brass frame with handle. The know-how of its manufacture is the asset of a single family and nobody else on earth has been able to manufacture this type of mirror except this family. The Krishna temple here attracts large number of devotees. The annual festival falls on the last day of Kerala’s harvest festival, Onam. A boat race is held here as part of the festival. The famous mirror, Aranmula Kannadi, is made here.
