ARANMULA VALLAMKALI

Aug. 30, 2018

Due to Kerala floods disaster, the annual ‘Aranmula Vallamkali’ was held without celebrations in the water stadium of the Pampa river on the ‘Uthrittathi’ day.

About:

It is the oldest river boat race in Kerala held during Onam (August–September).
It takes place at Aranmula temple (dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna) in the river Pampa.
Palliyodams: These are Aranmula’s unique snake boats (‘’Chundan Vallam’’).
Vanchipattu (song): The oarsmen sing traditional boat songs known as Vanchipattu while rowing the boat.

Source : The Hindu

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