History and amazing facts about Aranmula Metal Mirror (Aranmula Kannadi)
This article is related to Aranmula Kannadi, one of the most fascinating products of kerala. This mirror is entirely different from normal Mirror. Read about the history and features of Aranmula Metal Mirror (Aranmula Kannadi)
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Aranmula Kannadi(Mirror) is not just a mirror ,It has a great place in the history of Kerala. It reflects the fascinating cultural heritage and technological interest. It goes on telling its story of a journey of centuries. 
The world famous metallic mirror Aranmula Kannadi is made in Aranmula village in Kerala by the traditional artisans. The formation of this mirror is close secret which is only known to a few families and is handed over on to their next generation which is still be followed without any modifications. The method used is the age old lost-wax process. The creation of Aranmula Mirror is a difficult and time consuming process.
Story about Aranmula Kannadi
Centuries ago some artisan from Sankaran Koil near Tirunelveli had came in Aranmula in association with works in the Parthasarathy Temple. They noticed the reflective property of copper tin alloy. This distinctive featre of the metal has been take the advantage for creating the Aranmula Kannadi.
Difference from normal mirror
The Aranmula Kannadi is not created from glass but from a combination of special metal alloy. In normal glass mirror image reflected from bottom surface where mercury is passed.But image from Aranmula mirror is reflected from top surface of reflecting material. So Aranmula kannadi gives real image.
Belief about Aranmula Kannadi
Many people believe that Aranmula mirror brings good fortune, health and wealth to the life. People believe that Aranmula Kannadi at home will help to keep all kind of the evil eyes away . You can keep aranmula Kannadi in specific places in your houses for the remedy of the vastu dosha. People believe that It has got a special power to cure the vastu doshas and related difficulties due to that. Aranmula Kannadi is one among the eight item included in the Astamangalya Set.
Price of Aranmula Kannadi
The creation of aranmula kannadi is very traditional and purely manual.
There is no machines involved in its making. Aranmula Kannadi prices will also depends on the size and sculpture work on the mirror frames. Basically the price is according to the dimension of the metal mirror part of the Aranmula kannadi. Aranmula Kanndi prices are ranging from Rs1500/- to Rs50,000/-.
Caution
The main thing to remember is it should be kept under room temperature away from heat and dust.
Popularity of Aranmula Mirror
The British Museum in London is keeping a 45 centimeter tall Aranmula metal mirror in its collection. Aranmula Kannadi is being presented to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Mrs.Prathibha Patil.
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