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Mannar Bell Metal Town
Mannar is a census town in Alappuzha district known as the 'Bell Metal Town' for its centuries-old tradition of brass, bronze, and bell metal craftsmanship. Located on the banks of the Pamba, Manimala, and Achankovil rivers, it features numerous workshops where artisans create traditional lamps, bells, cauldrons, and locks using ancient techniques. The town is also historically significant as the site of the 1742 Treaty of Mannar between the Travancore and Kayamkulam kingdoms.