History of Aranmula:
In Aranmula you would find the traditional ways of building construction at Vaasthu Vidya Gurukulam. It is located beside the holy Pampa River where the traditional festival Maramon Convention is held. Lord Sri Krishna once visited this place and to celebrate his visit Aranmula Vallamkali event is ceremoniously followed. Moreover there is also a temple of the Lord Vishnu, and each year, as part of the custom, a member of the throni, who symbolizes Garuda, the vahana of Vishnu is set free. It is a spectacular scene to notice the throni descending down the Pampa, and pilgrims worship this sight for being sacramental.
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