Kerala is blessed with enchanting backwaters that draw visitors from around ... this unique cultural event. Most boat races are held during Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival.

Kaikottikkali dance, Puli Kali, boat races, banquet lunches, and the beautiful flower carpets called Pookalam are the key attractions during Onam. Onam sadhya is the traditional multi-course meal ...

Atham marks the commencement of the Onam festivities. People begin to create floral ... The fifth day, or Anizham, is well known for the snake boat races or the Vallamkali. Drawing spectators across ...

Onam, Kerala's vibrant harvest festival ... race through Kerala's backwaters to the rhythm of boat songs. The race is a symbol of unity and strength, drawing large crowds. Onakkodi (New Clothes ...

Feasts, Pookalams, boat races, and cultural performances—Onam is a vibrant celebration that brings the entire state of Kerala to life ... As the vibrant festivities of Onam draw to a close, the echoes ...

Prominent Boat Races During Onam Festival During Onam, Kerala celebrates several traditional boat races, known as "Vallam Kali." Here are five prominent boat races held during the Onam festival ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The cancellation of Onam Week fete ... events as they draw scores of tourists. Now all those hopes have been dashed,” said Rajesh. The race boat owners were the worst ...

Kerala's Aranmula Boat Race is a more traditional, community-based affair than the world-famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Alappuzha.(Susheela Nair) Every September, a few days after Onam ...

The second day of Onam is called Chithira. On this day, traditional boat races called ‘Vallomkali’ are held all across Kerala. Competitors from different villages race against each other in ...

vibrant floral arrangements (Pookkalam), the Onam Sadya, boat races, and traditional dances. The festival is deeply rooted in Kerala's cultural and religious fabric. The festival holds a specific ...