Dedicated to Lord Krishna is another pilgrim place for Hindus. The temple is from Chengannor on the Thiruvananthapuram - Kottayam route. A major attraction is the snake boat races held as part of the festival in August/September. Aranmula is famed for its hand-made mirrors of polished metal called the "Aranmula Kannadi".
One of the most important pilgrim centress of the Christians in Kerala, popularly known as St. Sebastian Church, 22 kms. north of Alleppey.This church was established by Portuguese missionaries, which is near Sherthallai. The feast of St. Sebastian is held here every January.
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