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Nehru Trophy Boat Race

By Sani Bijoy | 18 Aug 2022 | 2 minutes

The backwater part of Alleppey, the Punnamada Lake, holds the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race - the Battle on water. Now it is among the premier snake boat races in Kerala. 

The story behind this water war is linked with the visit of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1952. He was much enchanted by the sight of the majestic snake boats that he leapt onto one of the snake boats himself, ignoring his security cover. Later, he donated a silver trophy in the form of a snake boat as a gift for the memories of the time he spent there. 

During this season the area comes to life with ceremonial water processions and other celebrations. From the huge chundan valloms (snake boats) to small country rafts, the waters are under the control of the expert oarsmen who put on a show that one can never forget. 

It is one of the most competitive & powerful boat races in Kerala.

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