The snake boat races in Kerala are the outstanding events that brings alive the calm backwaters. Champakulam Moolam Boat Race This boat race is the oldest and most popular vallam kali (snake boat race) in Kerala state of south India. The race is held on the river Pampa on Moolam day (according to the Malayalam Era M.E) of the Malayalam month Midhunam, the day of the installation of the deity at the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple. It is believed that on Moolam Day, Lord Krishna resides not at the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, but at Mappilassery House! Reverentially,on unshod feet,the Temple delegates enter the prayer room, where along with Christian icons like the cross, and statues of Jesus and Mary, the lamp, known as the Vazhakoombu Vilakku is given a place of prominence. The temple representatives then venerate the lamp, and are treated by the family to a sumptuous feast.
It is only after all these ceremonies, that the famous Champakulam Snake Boat Race commences.Thus, for almost 500 years, this wonderful tradition, imbibing the best of Kerala’s fabled religious amity, has continued uninterrupted.
The state Kerala, which represents just 1% of the land mass, is considered to be one of India's most beautiful state. It is a very rural state with most of the population living in villages but is culturally and scenically diverse. Kerala has two national parks, ten wildlife sanctuaries and two bird sanctuaries. Kerala backwater Tours Packages .
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