AARANMULA TEMPLE
Attractions: Parthasarathy, Lord Krishna
Famous As: Snake Boat Races
Significance: The temple dates back to the time of Mahabharata
Parthasarthy temple, dedicated to Parthasarathi or Lord
Krishna is said to date back to the days of the Mahabharata. The
Vaishnavite Alwar Saints have sung its glory.
A famous pilgrim place for Hindus, the temple is in Chengannor on the
Thiruvananthapuram -
Kottayam route. This temple is also
associated with water sports involving snake boats.
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".
Aranmula Uthrittathi
Vallomkali', the snake boat race is conducted in the Pamba River in
front of Sri Parthasarathi Temple. Though, large snake boats take part in
this festival they do not race with each other.
Instead, they row in union, to the accompaniment of songs and reach their
destination together because Lord Krishna is believed to be present in
each boat.
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