The Payippad boat race of Kerala

The Payippad boat race of Kerala is held in Payippadu near Harippad in Kerala is held every year in the month of either August or September. In Kerala, Payippad boat race is a major event that draws a huge crowd from all nearby places. Payippad Vallom Kali or Boat race is held during Onam days every year. It is held continuosly for 3 days starting from the Thiruvonam day.The Payipad Boat Race is perhaps the oldest boat race of Kerala. The accurate historical evidence is not available. This three-day long water regatta literally thrills this land of lagoons. Snake boat pageantries are held on the first two days and the race is on the Thiruvonam day. The event has religious importance as well. Legend has it that the idol of the temple was found from the Kayamkulam lake. The villagers brought the idol to the temple in a colourful journey escorted by country boats. The boat race is held in commemoration of this event.

 

 

Nehru Trophy Boat Race Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha

Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a popular Vallam Kali held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, every year on the second Saturday of August. our Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru visited Alappuzha and had the chance of experiencing the tremendous excitement of sailing in a snake. As a token of gratitude, he donated a rolling trophy to be presented to the winner of the Snake Boat Races in future years. he race conducted on the second Saturday of August every year is a major tourist attraction. The sheer atmosphere is enough to give you a high. The snake boats that are used in this festival can go up to 140 feet in length.

Kerala Boat Races

As we have described earlier Kerala is a land of Lakes and Back waters. Kerala History and couture are very much related to water and water sports. Boat races are the most popular water sports celebrated every year with huge public participation. It is like European league football in Europe. The boat races are mainly team events competitors are people from nearby villages. They fight for the cup and procession of the cup is considered as a great achievement. The uniqueness and the spirit of this game invited several local and foreign tourists just for this wonderful event. The boat race festival of Kerala is held annually, the dates being decided by the traditional Malayalam calendar. Let us go into the details of Kerala boat races celebrated at different parts of Kerala. Different types of boats participate in various events of the race are Churulan Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Odi Vallam, Veppu Vallam (Vaipu Vallam), Vadakkanody Vallam and Kochu Vallam.... Karichal,Kallooparamban, Chambakulam, Nadubhagom, Paayipaadu, Kaavalam, Alapaatu, Aanari, Cheruthana, Aayaparambu, St.George, Jawahar thaayankari, Vallamkulangara, Valiya Divanji, Sri.Ganesh, Paarthasarathy, Ambedkar , Pattara ,Ellikkulam,Vadakkeaattupuram and Deva's Chundan are the name of popular snake boats who participate in the Chundan Vallam category. The following boat races will be discussed in detail:

• Kallada Boat Race

• Indira Gandhi Boat Race

• Champakulam Moolam Boat Race

• Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali

• Payippad Jalotsavam

• Kumarakom Boat Race

• Ochirakali Boat Race

If you know any more boar races please help me with the details!

Cherai Beach Kochi

Cherai Beach Kochi is one of the most beautiful and neat beaches in India. Cherai Beach Kochi is located just 30 km away from Kochi in Vypin island. Tourists can reach Cherai Beach Kochi bu road from Kochi. The long stretch of neat and clean sandy beach arouse any tourist. Tourists from across the glob visit Cherai Beach Kochi and enjoy swimming, sun bathing and the sun set. There are many hotels and resorts available around this beach. Also many home stay facilities are available. Cherai Beach Kochi offers much more than a beach, in this traditional village you will find lush green coconut palms and paddy fields, fishing nets, paddy fieldss and lagoons. The main attraction of Cherai is the lagoon 'Poyil'. When you go to Cherai make sure that you enjoy a water scooter ride or motor boat race. Enjoy the grace of Arabian sea and the Vembanad Kayal sharing the small land strip between. Munambam Beach Kochi is very near to this beautiful beach.