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Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali


The Aranmula vallomkali, in the Aranmula River in Pathanamthitta dist,is one of Kerala's most popular water fiestas. Conducted annually, Aranmula Vallomkali is part of the Onam celebrations at the temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna at Aranmula.

Aranmula Boat Race is a world renowned and highly popular event, held on the Pampa River near the Sree Parthasarathy Temple at Aranmula.

Held during the harvest festival of Onam, majestic and elegantly decorated snake boats take part in the boat race, which is also an occasion for grand social get together.

Prior to the race, the snake boats participate in a grand procession with oarsmen and singers on board holding colourful and sequined parasols and festoons.

Date Added : August 6th, 2007

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