Aaranmula
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.
... Kerela Curry & Cultural Tour
... Amazing Kerala
... Backwater Package
... Ayurveda Packages
... Kerala Honeymoon Package
... Kerala Spice Tours (KTP 003)
... Kodaikanal Tour (KTP 019)
... Rejuvenation, Meditation, Ayurveda
... Best of South India (KTP 015)
... Ooty & Munnar (KTP 018)
... Amazing Kerala
... Backwater Package
... Ayurveda Packages
... Kerala Honeymoon Package
... Kerala Spice Tours (KTP 003)
... Kodaikanal Tour (KTP 019)
... Rejuvenation, Meditation, Ayurveda
... Best of South India (KTP 015)
... Ooty & Munnar (KTP 018)
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".
Significance
The temple dates back to the time of MahabharataGeneral Information
Location
Aranmula Near Thiruvananthapuram
Main Attraction
Parthasarathy, Lord Krishna
Formerly Known As
Snake Boat Races
Prime Attractions of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
The Aaranmula Boat Race is staged each year in the scenic village of Aaranmula in August/ September. This river carnival is part of the Aaranmula Temple festival. more..Varkala is a sea side resort, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. The 2,000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre are the two main attractions here more..