Indira Gandhi Boat Race

The boat race is the most popular festival celebrated in the backwaters of Kochi.

Indira Gandhi Boat Race is a boat race festival celebrated in the last week of December in the backwaters of Kochi, a town in Kerala, south India.

This boat race is one of the most popular vallam Kali in Kerala. This festival is conducted to promote Kerala tourism.

The trophy of the race was instituted in memory of Indira Gandhi, the late Prime Minister of India.

The heart throbbing rhythm of drum music competitive pushing of snake boat by Oarsmen provide an unforgettable experience in the life.

Last Updated : February 11th, 2009

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