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. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in spring. Vallam kali includes races of many kinds of paddled longboats and 'snake boats'.

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is an annual vallam kali held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Vallam Kali or Vallamkali y literally means boat play/game, but can be translated to boat race in English. The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats).

The Valam Kali boat race, commonly known as “Vallam Kali,” is a boat race athoped to be conducted in the Kerala state of India, backwaters. This sport event is not only a competition but also a cultural phenomenon which is a vivid demonstration of the soul of the people of the Kerala state and the historical continuity of their unity.

Nov 24, 2021 · ‘Vallam Kali’, is a type of canoe racing that attracts large crowds. Snake-shaped boats compete against one another while singing loudly. The beauty of the Onam festival is indeed the boat races, which take place during the auspicious 10 days of August-September.

Sep 18, 2024 · Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali, the renowned annual boat race held in Kerala's Aranmula in Pathanamthitta, will begin at 1.30 pm on Wednesday (September 18). The event will be kicked off with a water procession aka jala khoshayatra and 49 palliyodams (boats) will take part in the event, categorised as A and B divisions.

Vallam Kali (or Vallamkali) literally means boat game (boat race) in Malayalam. It is the traditional boat (paddled longboat) race in Kerala. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in Autumn.

Aug 8, 2022 · Vallam Kali is the umbrella term for boat races held in Kerala. It is celebrated in different parts of the state. The central legend associated with Vallam Kali dates back to the 13th Century of war when one of the kings of the feudal kingdoms commissioned the construction of a war boat. The boat was called Chundan Vallam.

Sep 14, 2024 · Discover the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, an ancient boat race celebrating Kerala's rich cultural heritage. Held annually in the scenic village of Aranmula, this festival showcases the extraordinary skills of local artisans and fosters community spirit through vibrant competitions and traditional rituals.

As Kerala is rich with backwaters, Vallam Kali is a major watersport here conducted during special occasions like Onam and temple festivals. So this water sports also get an aura of religious sanctity. Several boat races are conducted in the famous backwaters of various districts in Kerala by different teams.

Sep 15, 2024 · The Aranmula Vallamkali is one of Kerala’s most cherished cultural events, held annually on the Pampa River during the Onam festival. Unlike typical boat races, this event is rooted in deep religious and cultural significance, dating back over 500 years.