Search icon
Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 14:27 IST, October 14th 2019

Champions Boat League: All you need to know about the famous boat race

Popularly known as ‘Vellam Kali’ in the local language, the champions boat league is conducted during Onam and has already started for this year. Details.

Reported by: Tarun Nair
null | Image: self

Kerala is famous for its serene stretch of tranquil backwaters and lakes. Being one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, the backwaters of Kerala are popularly known as the ‘Venice of the East’. However, the backwaters are not the only factor which adds to the beauty of Kerala. The annually conducted snake boat races of Kerala, are one of the few reasons which make Kerala visit-worthy. Here are all the details about the boat festival of Kerala.

Also Read | Dussehra: HP CM Participates As Local Team Saves Effigies From Rain

Also Read | Foreigners Celebrate Dussehra In Patna

The Snake Boat races of Kerala

Popularly known as ‘Vellam Kali’ in the local language, the snake boat races are a form of canoe racing and is conducted during Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala in the State. The name of the boat is derived from its shape, as the boat is snake-shaped. These famous boat races have 400 years of history associated with them, as the history of the boats is traced back to the kings of Kerala who used to make the use of these boats for battles.

Also Read | Social Media Ethics, Yoga Included In UGC's "Life Skills" Curriculum

Also Read | Bollywood Festivities: Here Is How B-town's Stars Celebrated Dussehra

The boat races of Kerala are considered a spectacle of passion, strength and celebration in Kerala. A large number of groups participate in the competition which is held at several locations across the state.

Also Read | Durga Puja: Jaya & Amitabh Bachchan Offer Pushpanjali With Kajol

The schedule of the matches

SRNO

 VENUE DATE
1

Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Alappuzha District

31st August

2

Thazhathangadi, Kottayam District

 

07th September

3

Karuvatta, Alappuzha District

 14th September

4

Piravom, Ernakulam District

28th September

28th September

5

Marine Drive, Ernakulam District

05th October

05th October

6

Kottappuram, Thrissur District

12th October

7 Ponnani, Malappuram District

19th October

8 Kayamkulam, Alappuzha District

09th November

 

9 Kallada, Kollam District

16th November

 

10 President's Trophy Boat Race, Kollam District

23rd November

11 Kainikari, Alappuzha District

26th October

 

12 Pulinkunnu, Alappuzha District

02nd November

Also Read | BJP-JD(U) At Loggerheads: BJP Leaders Skip CM Kumar's Dussehra Event

Updated 16:28 IST, October 14th 2019

LIVE TV

Republic TV is India's no.1 English news channel since its launch.