Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - People in Kerala, India, have a long and impressive metal-casting tradition. Among the many beautiful objects produced in this part of the world is the Aranmula Kannadi mirror, which is special for its front reflection. It is said the mirror shows you as you really look.
The mirror-making technology is a closely guarded secret passed down from generation to generation.
Aranmula Kannadi, meaning "Aranmula mirror," is a handmade metal alloy mirror made in Aranmula, a small town in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. Credit: Prasanth Prakash - CC BY-SA 4.0
The process of manufacturing the Aranmula Kannadi mirror is an ancient art, almost equal to mummification in ancient Egypt.
The Aranmula village where the unique mirror is produced is home to a temple that is one of the most famous in Travancore. Locals say the water in the Pamba River possesses healing properties, which is why many people come to Aranmula village, which turns into a health resort in the summer.
There is little information about this ancient sacred place, but locals have preserved some information, including an exciting legend.
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