Aranmula
Aranmula | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple | |
Aranmula Location in Kerala, India Aranmula Aranmula (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°20′N 76°41′E / 9.33°N 76.68°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 689533 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-03 |
| Nearest cities | Thiruvalla Kozhencherry |
Aranmula, a temple town in Kerala, India, is renowned as the cultural capital of Pathanamthitta district. Situated on the banks of the Pampa, it has been a significant pilgrimage centre since ancient times and an important trade post when the river served as the main transport route. Located near Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta, Aranmula is easily accessible from Chengannur railway station, just 10 km away. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing villages in the region.