To know about Nehru Trophy Boat Race
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha on the second Saturday of August every year.The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats).
This Boat race has its origin in the Kerala district Alappuzha and was inaugurated in 1952 by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The winner was awarded a trophy in the name of Jawaharlal Nehru.
In 2019, Nehru Trophy Boat Race was also made a part of the newly constituted CBL - Champions Boat League.
Karichal chundan has the most number of Nehru trophies,a total of 15. The current hat-trick title for continuously winning three times in a row is held by Kumarakom Town Boat Club under the leadership of Raju Vadakkathu Kumarakom Kottayam.
Date of 2023 Nehru trophy boat race : August 19 Saturday
Vanchipattu
Vanchipattu, the boat song sung in chorus by the rowers led by cheerleaders aboard, has become part and parcel of boat races that have symbolised the rich culture of the land.The NTBR society has been conducting competitions in vanchipattu.Other famous Boat Races of Kerala
Champakulam Moolam Boat Race
One of the most popular boat races which also happens to be the oldest is the Champakulam Moolam Boat Race. It is held on Pampa River at Champakulam near Alappuzha.Date of 2023 Champakulam Moolam Boat Race : 3 July 2023 Monday
Payippad Boat Race
Payippad Boat Race or Jalotsavom is another spectacular boat race of Kerala held every year on the Payippad River at Payippad village in Alappuzha.Date of 2023 Payippad Boat Race : 21 August 2023 Monday
Aranmula Snake Boat Race
Aranmula Snake Boat Race also called the Aranmula Vallam Kali, is a two day festival held during Onam.the Aranmula Boat Race is associated with the annual festival at Sri Parthasarathy Temple.The Aranmula Vallam Kali is more of a temple ritual than a race. More than 25 giant traditional Palliyodams, that seat 100 rowers, 25 singers and 15 helmsmen, participate in the race. Each snake boat is decorated with colourful umbrellas, golden tassels and flags.Date of 2023 Aranmula Snake Boat Race: 11 September 2023 Monday
Kallada Boat Race
Kallada Boat Race also known as Kallada Jalotsavam is a famous boat race held in Kallada River at Munroe Thuruthu, Kollam.It is organized on the 28th day after Onam festival. This is an annual event in which almost all the famous Chundan Vallams take part.Date of 2023 Kallada Boat Race: 29 September 2023 Friday.
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