Handcrafted Artistry
Every handicraft product of Kerala has its own story to narrate. Bell metal crafts are one such product known for their centuries-old craftsmanship and heritage. This metal is a unique blend of tin and copper. Decor items, religious artefacts, sculptures are made with this age-old crafting technique.
Kunhimangalam heritage village in Kannur and Mannar village in Mavelikkara are two prominent places in Kerala famed for bell metal crafts. The artisans of these villages produce an array of bell metal products that include household utensils like Uruli, Nilavilakku (a wick lamp), Kindi (a spouted pitcher) and idols of Hindu Gods like Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna and Goddess Lakshmi. Most of the articles are made without machines and hence are unique and exclusive.
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Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Mannar - the bell metal town near Alappuzha Town
Mannar is a major business town midway between Mavelikkara and Thiruvalla in Alappuzha district of Kerala.
Bell metal of Mannar, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism
Bell metal of Mannar. A unique metal which is a harmonious blend of tin and copper, bell metal reflects the elegance of a craft, the tradition of which dates back to several centuries. Mannar, a small town by the side of Pampa River between Mavelikkara and Thiruvalla in Alappuzha district of Kerala state.
Kunhimangalam heritage village – Craftsmanship amid blissful beauty
Kunhimangalam heritage village near Payyanur in Kannur district is known for its handcrafted bronze lamps, sculptures and curios. The beautiful village of Kunhimangalam has an abundance of paddy fields with coconut trees, cashew nut trees and areca nuts plants adding serenity to its surroundings caressed by the rivers
