Aranmula Boat Race
Annual snake boat race in Kerala, India
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The Aranmula Boat Race the oldest river boat festival in Kerala, the south western State of India is held during Onam (August–September). It takes place at Aranmula, near Sri Parthasarady Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala State. The snake boats move in pairs to the rhythm of full-throated singing and shouting watched by an exciting crowd.[1]
StatusActive
GenreFestival
DateUtthrattathi Nakshatra in the Malayalam Calendar month of Chingam (Aug/Sep accordingly)
FrequencyAnnually
| Aranmula Boat Race Aranmula Vallam Kali | |
|---|---|
 Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival |
| Date | Utthrattathi Nakshatra in the Malayalam Calendar month of Chingam (Aug/Sep accordingly) |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Pampa River, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple |
| Locations | Aranmula Pathanamthitta District, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 9°19′40″N 76°41′18″E |
| Country |  India |
| Inaugurated | 1972 |
Previous event | 15 Sep 2019 |
Next event | 2 September 2023 |
| Organised by | Palliyoda Seva Sangham |
| Website | aranmulavallamkali |
Other boat races in Kerala
- President's Trophy Boat Race
- Champakulam Moolam Boat Race
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race
- Payippad Jalotsavam
- Kumarakom Boat Race
- Kallada Boat Race
- Gothuruth Boat Race since 1938, Ernakullam[2]
