Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Boat Races (Vallamkali) of Kerala ,‘Onam Festival, Nehru trophy boat race, Champakulam Moolam Boat Race, Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali and Payippad

Boat Races (Vallamkali) of Kerala -


Boat Races are very popular in Kerala attracts all common man, and an enjoyable sports to fisherman as well as sports personnel. The boat race is associated with ‘Onam Festival ’ and is held during the period of August- September. The boat race is a major event with its competitive spirit and enthusiasm . The boats with thousands of spectators and the overwhelming songs known as ‘vanchi pattukal’ in Malayalam make it a spectacular event. The boat race is associated with the special snake boats or chundan, the length of which varies anywhere between 100 & 130 feet with more than 100 rowers. The participants start preparing for this race months before the event. They practices day and night and stays together to ensure proper coordination as a team on the day of the racing. The people flock to cheer the players as they glides through the waters to a spectacular finish. The speed of the boat depends entirely on the efficiency of handling the oar. There are various boat races like , of which Nehru trophy boat race, Champakulam Moolam Boat Race, Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali and Payippad Jalotsavam are significant and dates to olden days.

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