Aranmula is a village in the state of Kerala , India . At a distance of about 128 km from Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, which is situated on the banks of the Pampa River. The traditions, culture, traditional village life, landscapes are unique to Aranmula. It is a suburb of Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District. Nearby important cities are Pathanamthitta (10 km), Pandalam (14 km) Chengannur (10 km). The nearest train station is in Chengannur and the airports are in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram . It is the place of the annual snake boat race on the Pampa River. Aranmula is also famous for its metallic mirrors, Known as Aranmula kannadi. The palace of Aranmula ( Aranmula Kottaram ) has a history of 200 years.