Champakulam Moolam Boat Race
The Champakulam Moolam Boat Race is an annual traditional boat race that takes place in Kerala, India. It is held on the Champakulam Lake in Alappuzha district during the Malayalam month of Midhunam (June/July) and is one of the oldest and most popular boat races in Kerala.
The Champakulam Moolam Boat Race is believed to have started over 500 years ago, during the reign of the Maharaja of Chempakassery. The race is a celebration of the harvest season and is held in honor of Lord Krishna, who is believed to have been installed as the deity of the Champakulam temple on the day of Moolam in the Malayalam month of Midhunam.
The boat race is a spectacular sight, with hundreds of rowers propelling their snake boats to the rhythm of traditional songs and music. The boats are brightly decorated and painted in vibrant colors, with intricate designs and patterns. The race is highly competitive, and teams from different villages and towns in the region compete fiercely for the top honors.
Apart from the main boat race, the Champakulam Moolam Boat Race also features several other cultural events and festivities, including a colorful procession of decorated elephants, fireworks, and traditional dance and music performances.
The Champakulam Moolam Boat Race is an important part of Kerala's cultural heritage and attracts thousands of tourists and spectators from around the world every year. It is a testament to the rich history, tradition, and spirit of the people of Kerala, and a celebration of their love for the water and the natural beauty of their land.
The Champakulam boat race is the first one of the season and has a tradition that goes back to centuries.
This snake boat race is held on the Champakulam Lake on the moolam day of the Malayalam month Midhunam, the day of the installation of the deity at the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple.
An exotic procession of water floats, boats decorated with colourful parasols and performing arts greets the spectator before the race. The festivities include Vanchipattu, the song of the oarsmen and the most thrilling Chundanvallom race.
Chundans are a type of boat, which are over 100 feet in length with raised prows. The race proper is held in various stages for various categories of boats.
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