These boat races of Kerala are sure to mesmerize you during your trip

God's own country is filled with backwaters and beaches. Yes, we are talking about Kerala. Onam, which usually happens during harvest season of every year, is a time of celebration and time for major water sports in region. Vallam Kali is major event that happens during this period. It is a form of cae racing that uses pdled war caes. Different s of boats are used to race at different races. Here are most famous boat races of region during harvest season.

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Nehru trophy

Nehru trophy was anunced by first prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru when he visited Kerala in 1952. boat race is held at Punnama Lake located near Alappuzha. It is most famous boat racing event in Kerala. It is conducted on second Saturday of August every year. Huge snake boats are used for race. boat race is a rolling trophy that was given by n PM as he was fascinated by way locals cheered him during his visit to region. course of race is 1.4 km.

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Aranmula Boat Race

Aranmula Boat Race is kwn as oldest boat race conducted in Kerala during Onam season. it is a two-day event that happens at Aranmula, near Temple of Lord Krishna and Arjuna. It has been a part of trition of Sri Parthasarathy Temple. More than 25 ermous tritional Palliyodams, that can fit about 100 rowers, 25 vocalists, and 15 helmsmen, take part in this occasion. Each boat is decorated with flags, beautiful umbrellas, and golden lace. Groups of men and vocalists gar along banks of river Pamba to sing stridently in a rhythmic manner at Aranmula.

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Kalla Jalothsavam

Kalla Jalothsavam, also kwn as Kalla Vallam Kali, is one of most recognized boat races held in Kalla River which is located at Munroe Thuruthu in Kollam. It is held on 28th day after Onam. Most of chundan valloms are seen participating in this event. Various points are covered in race and winner of boat race gets ₹1 lakh and rolling trophy.

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Champakulam Moolam Boat Race

It is one of oldest and most popular boat races if region. boat race is held at Pampa River at Champakulam, which is close to Alappuzha. race is held on Moolam day of Midhunam according to Malayalam calendar. This boat race is first race of monsoon and this trition dates back centuries. boat race is said to happen on same day as idol was first installed in Sri Krishna Temple, Ambalapuzha. It is a race dedicated to Lord Krishna and boats are decorated very nicely. Different races are held for different kinds of boats. race is highly regarded as a sight to behold.