The Aranmula Vallamkali or Aranmula boat race is held on the day of the Uthrittathi asterism in the Malayalam month of Chingam. The traditional snake boats called Palliyodams ... As the vibrant ...

Held on the Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom, this race is popular among tourists and locals alike, showcasing the traditional "Chundan Vallams" (snake boats). These boat races are integral to the Onam ...

The festival of Onam ... Snake Boat Race, where long, decorated boats (Chundan Vallams) race through Kerala's backwaters to the rhythm of boat songs. The race is a symbol of unity and strength ...

Kerala is blessed with enchanting backwaters that draw ... Boat Race Held on the Kallada River after the 28th day of Onam, this event showcases Munroe Island’s scenic beauty with snake boats ...

Kerala's Aranmula Boat Race is a more traditional, community-based affair than the world-famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Alappuzha.(Susheela Nair) Every September, a few days after Onam ...

Onam 2022 Boat Festival: After waiting for almost two years, finally the snake boats are out to compete against each other in the backwaters of Kerala during the Onam festival. These snake-shaped ...

known as snake boat race in English. The authentic snake boats of South India are very long, accommodating more than 100 paddlers. An Onam festival race might feature as many as 40 boats ...

There are many ways to celebrate Onam, like the iconic snake boat race (Vallam kali), making rangolis (Pookalam) and traditional folk dance. However, today we take a look at the ways to celebrate ...

The state-run public transport corporation is getting ready to charter special buses to have a glimpse of the annual Nehru Trophy boat race ... Happy Onam 2020: The ten-day Onam festivities ...

Abdul Rahim is a five-time snake boat racing champion ... coinciding with Kerala’s harvest festival Onam. Abdul won the league twice with Vembanad Boat Club before switching to Pallathruruthy ...

In the run-up to Onam, Kerala’s snake boat race season – arguably the world’s biggest team event – has returned to God’s Own Country after a hiatus of two years. This Sunday will see the ...