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| AARANMULA
BOAT RACE |
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| Celebrated In
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Kerala |
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| Centre of
Activity :
Village Aaranmula |
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| In the month
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August - September |
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| Main
Attractions :
100 Feet Long Boat Races |
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| 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'.
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| 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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