Souvenirs are keepsakes of remembrance of some wonderful cherished memories. It can be a handful of seashells from the beach sands or a posed picture in front of a monument or a rare and colorful stamp from a far-off country. When it comes to traveling, souvenirs attain immense value, especially when people visit truly exotic destinations like Kerala.

Here are some ideas on the best souvenirs to carry back from Kerala after your trip.

Aranmula Kannadi: Aranmula Kannadi (Mirror) is a handmade metal-alloy mirror, made in Aranmula, a village in Kerala Lottery Result. One of the most interesting factors of Aranmula Kannadi is that the secret alloy used in the making of the metal is still unknown to the general public; therefore, it is made by few selected families only. Unlike the normal 'silvered' glass mirrors, being a metal-alloy mirror, it is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back surface mirrors.

The most famous version of Aranmula Kannadi is the Sree Padmanabha Mirror represents immense treasure and prosperity. It should be noted that the cost of an Aranmula Kannadi starts from Rs.2500 due to the amount of work that goes into it. It's best to buy it from the family workshop where it is made.

Kerala Mural Paintings: One of the most famous and colorful artifacts that are preferred by most tourist are the Mural Paintings. These paintings depict legends and beliefs of Kerala and Indian culture. Walls of ancient temples, palaces, and churches of Kerala can be seen adorned with Mural arts.

It takes a lot of dedicated effort to create this wonderful visual art. You can buy them from handicraft shops or order them directly from noted mural art creators.

Nettipattam: The sparkly ornament is worn on the forehead of the elephant is called Nettipattam. It is mostly worn during temple festivals and is crafted in gold by a skilled clan of artisans. It should be observed that a real Nettipattam is made up of three and a half kilograms of copper and three sovereigns (24 gms) of gold.

Imitations are available in various prices and sizes that can be used as wall hanging and small ones to hang behind the front glass of the car.

Nilavilakku: Another striking thing you will get in Kerala is the "Nilavilakku" (lamp on the floor) which is lit during every auspicious occasion in temples or homes.

It is a good idea to buy some of these lamps for a simple reason i.e., they look beautiful. You can buy lamps of all sizes. They are cast in bronze or bell metal.

Kasavu Sari ( Kerala Sari): This is an ideal souvenir to carry back from Kerala especially if you want to gift something to the womenfolk in your family. Kasavu Sarees is a peculiar traditional Keralite saree in White & Gold, which is worn by women in Kerala. It is woven from fine cotton and edged with gold and copper jari.

The color white and golden symbolizes the purity and divinity of a woman. The cost of a Kasavu Sari varies from Rs.800 to Rs.1 lakh and depends on the width and material of the kasavu which can be thread or gold. You can buy the Kasavu Saris from any good textile shop in Kerala.

Spices of Kerala: When in Kerala you need to gift yourself and your loved ones a packet of Spices. Kerala is famous from ancient times for spices like black pepper, cardamom, cloves, dried ginger, etc. A blend of black pepper with aromatic cardamom can be an ideal souvenir to carry back from Kerala.