Champakulam Boat Race

Kerala is known for its backwaters, culture, art forms etc. One of the unique features of Kerala is its boat races. The boat races begin in the month of July – September with Champakulam boat race followed by other races.

Champakulam boat race is one of the oldest boat races in Kerala. The most awaited boat race on the calendar is hosted on river ‘Pampa’ on the star ‘moolam’ in the Malayalam month ‘Mithunam’. It is considered that same day deity of Sree Krishna in Amabalapuzha temple was installed and the boat race is conducted to honour the event. This year Champakulam boat race is all set to begin on 15th July at Champakulam, a village at Alappuzha district. Snake boats used in race is commonly known as ‘Chundan Vallom’. Along with the race, each team will sing ancient boat race songs which add a festive mood to the race.