Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in Kerala

Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in Kerala

Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in Kerala

Snake boat race is one the fascinating events organized in Alleppey, Kerala. It is organized every year on the second Saturday of August annually. The event is known by the name of Nehru Trophy Boat Race and is conducted in Punnamada Lake in Alleppey or Alappuzha, Kerala (India).

History of Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race

The event is known by the name of Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race because the rolling Nehru Trophy was started by the first Prime Minister of independent India in 1952, when he visited Kerala for the first time. The people of Alleppey gave him a warm reception escorted by snake boats and Jawahar Lal Nehru was so happy that he donated a rolling trophy which is handed over to the winner of the snake boat race every year.

Attraction of the Event

A number of participants take part in the boat race and the main attraction of the event is the snake boat race, which is as long as 100 to 120 feet. It is made up of forest wood, which is locally called 'Aanjili Thadi'. It is known by the name of 'Chundan Vallam', which carries around 100 rowers at a time and has the distinction of being the largest water vessel which is used for the purpose of sports. It is called snake boat as it resembles the hood of hissing snake.

Some of the famous boats which participate in Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in Alleppey are Kaarichaal, Paayipaadu, Chambakulam, Cheruthana and St George. Boat race is also known by the name of 'Vallam Kali' in Malayalam. It is a game which tests the muscle power of human being on the placid backwaters with the background music and drumbeats of musicians and cheering of the crowd in favour of their favourite boat.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race has emerged as an international sports event which is witnessed by a large number of spectators from all over the globe. The boat race is one of its kinds in the world and is only organised in Kerala, India. As the event is organized in the month of August when the surroundings of the event venue turn all green and picturesque because of the monsoon rains.

So if you are planning a tour to Kerala, adjust it accordingly and do visit Alleppey as it is an event worth witnessing, which leaves the lifelong cherishing memories in your hearts. If at all you have not planned your trip still it is time to ponder over it.

Happy traveling !

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