Vallam kali (vaḷḷaṃ kaḷi, literally: boat game), also known as snake boat race, is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing and uses paddled war canoes.

The Aranmula Boat festival is the oldest river boat festival in Kerala, the southwestern State of India is held during Onam (August–September). It takes place at Aranmula, near Sri …

About 30 elaborately crafted Chundan Vallams or snake boats participate in the mega event. The boat race is conducted on a stretch of 40 kilometers from the hills to the low lying plains on the …

Aug 8, 2022 · In layman’s terms, Vallam Kali is a boat race where the boats are vast and snake-like. It is celebrated during the harvest festival – Onam. Vallam Kali is the umbrella term for …

Vallam Kali, also known as Kerala Boat Race, is one of southern India's most picturesque and traditional festivals. Every year the Vallam Kali festival is celebrated in the Malayalam month of …

Mar 1, 2024 · Vallamkali, the snake boat races of Onam, are a breathtaking display of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage and the spirit of communal harmony. The majestic Chundan Vallams, the …

Feb 21, 2021 · Snake boat races are the highlight of the Onam Festival in August or September, particularly the Aranmula Boat Race, which takes place midway through the 10-day …

Onam, a harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali, is a ten-day-long celebration filled with traditional games, music, dance, and feasts. However, one of the …

The excitement of the Onam season is best captured in ‘Vallam Kali’ or snakeboat race. The Champions Boat League, an annual sporting event, includes all the major boat races in the State.

Aug 26, 2019 · In this big event, around 30 ornately designed boats compete against each other in the fascinating backdrop of folk songs, reverberations and dancing. Signifying team work …