Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple
On the banks of the Pamba at Aranmula, the temple is dedicated to Krishna as Parthasarathy. Kerala Tourism recounts a local legend linking the name Aranmula to a raft of six bamboo pieces used to carry an image of Krishna to the site, and describes the Mahabharata tradition of Krishna serving as charioteer to Arjuna.
Recorded features
Lord Krishna as Parthasarathy
Aranmula Kannadi
Uthrittathi Vallamkali
Information status
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: October 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Aranmula Parthasarathy TempleSources:
- Tourism authority: Kerala Tourism: Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple Identifies the temple in Pathanamthitta, its dedication to Krishna as Parthasarathy, its Pamba riverbank setting, the local raft legend associated with the name Aranmula, and its Mahabharata association with Krishna as Arjuna's charioteer.
- Tourism authority: Kerala Tourism: Pathanamthitta District Supports the Aranmula Kannadi and Uthrittathi Vallamkali references.