Aaranmula Boat Race

The Aaranmula Boat Race is staged each year in the scenic village of Aaranmula in August/ September. This river carnival is part of the Aaranmula Temple festival. Masses throng the shores of the River Pamba to watch an imposing cluster of snake boats called 'Palliyodams'.

Each boat, nearly 100 feet long, is a remarkable feat of craftsmanship, with the stem curved to resemble the hood of a snake and a tampering bow. Festooned with silk and gold spangled umbrellas, the boats are manned by a crew of more than 100 men.

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- Aaranmula Boat Race - Cochin Carnival - Muharram - Onam - Sabarimala Festival - Nehru Trophy Boat Race - Malabar Mahotsavam - Swathi Festival - Aarattu

- Jagannatha Festival - Aattachamayam - Indira Gandhi Boat Race - Thirunakara Festival - Vettukadu Perunal - Nisha Gandhi Dance Festival - Oachirakkali - Easter