Aalila Peedom Leaf-Shaped Aranmula Kannadi (3" Mirror | 7" Total Height | 5" Width) Nature's Sacred Reflection – A Temple Artifact Reimagined
This extraordinary Aalila Peedom (Sacred Basil Leaf) Aranmula Kannadi breaks tradition with its organic silhouette, blending Kerala's metal mirror legacy with nature worship
| Material | Bronze, Copper, Tin & trace metals |
| Color | Yellow |
| Dimension | Mirror Size - 3 inch Toatal Height - 7 inch Width - 5 inch |
| Number of Items | 1 Aranmula Kannadi |
| Use | Home, Office, Gifting |
| Sold by | Mannar Craft |
The piece features:
✔ 3-inch pure metal mirror shaped like a Tulsi leaf (no glass)
✔ Ornate stem & vein detailing in repoussé work
✔ 7-inch total height with curved stand resembling a plant tendril
✔ 5-inch width at broadest point for visual balance
Key Spiritual Features
🌿 Tulsi Symbolism: Represents Vishnu's consort Lakshmi in plant form
🪔 Ritual-Ready: Used in Malayali Kettu Kalyanam (plant wedding rituals)
💎 Jewelry Testing: Leaf tip perfect for verifying nose rings & pendants
🌱 Eco-Spiritual: First Aranmula mirror to receive Green Craft Certification
Why This Unique Mirror?
Temple Innovation: Designed for Puliyannur Temple's floral festivals
Women-Crafted: Only female artisans handle the leaf-polishing process
Monsoon-Resistant: Special alloy mix prevents humidity damage
Ayurvedic Connection: Mirror back etched with Tulsi Gayatri Mantra
Sacred Applications :Tulsi Pooja: Place near Tulsi vrindavan during Kartik month
💐 Onam/Vishu: Display with floral arrangements as centerpiece
🌺 Bridal Rituals: Used to reflect the mukut during malayali weddings
🧿 Vastu Correction: Hang facing NE to neutralize planetary doshas
Preservation Instructions:
🔹 Weekly: Wipe with Tulsi leaf-infused cloth
🔹 Seasonal: Apply vedic ghee to stand joints
🔹 Storage: Keep in neem wood box (provided) during summers
Artisan Insight:
The leaf shape requires 16-stage polishing using:
Punnaga seed paste (for base shine)
Banana fiber buffing
Silk cloth final polish
Each vein is individually aligned to energy meridians as per Tantra Samuchayam texts.
More than a mirror—it's photosynthesis for the soul.
Comes with sacred soil from original Aranmula temple grounds.