India · Art & Craft

1-Day Aranmula Temple and Kannadi Tour from Chengannur

1 Day Round trip from Aranmula Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, one of the 108 temples of Vishnu
02 See the Aranmula Kannadi manufacturing process at a traditional mirror unit
03 Learn the technical know-how behind Aranmula's unique metal mirror craft
04 Enjoy a traditional lunch during your visit

Visit the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, where the origins of the Aranmula Kannadi are rooted in local legend. According to tradition, centuries ago, eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought to Aranmula to build the temple. Watch the metal mirror manufactured in Aranmula - a front-surface reflection mirror that eliminates the secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back-surface mirrors. Explore the traditional mirror manufacturing unit in Aranmula and learn how these prized mirrors are made.

Watch the metal mirror manufactured in Aranmula - a front-surface reflection mirror that eliminates the secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back-surface mirrors.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Aranmula

Languages Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chengannur to Aranmula Temple and Mirror Craft Tour

Pick up from Chengannur Railway Station and drive to Aranmula.

Visit the manufacturing unit and observe the production process. Learn the technical know-how behind the making of a unique metal mirror that is confined to only some households of master craftsmen in Aranmula.
Have a traditional lunch.
Explore Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, one of the Divya Desams - the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars - located near Aranmula, a village in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India.

Drop-off at the railway station.

The route