The Parthasarathi Temple attracts large crowds of
devotees. The famous Aranmula boat race is held on the last day of the
weeklong Onam festival. The Vijnana Kalavedi at Aranmula imparts
training in the traditional arts like Kathakali, classical dances,
classical music, as well as Kalaripayattu. Foreign tourists stay here
for long periods to get a first hand knowledge of the culture of Kerala.
The Parthasarathi Temple here has fine murals from the 18th century.
Aranmula is a suburb of Kozhencherry, in the state of Kerala. 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. Aranmula is also known for
the Vaasthu Vidya Gurukulam, the traditional way of constructing
buildings.
