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.The Kerala Companion, Kerala Tourism Dept. Page 40.
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
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http://www.aranmula.net Snake Boat Race http://www.aranmulavallamkali.com Aranmula Vallamkali 2010 Aranmula A foreigner's experience of Aranmula snake boats - Onam 2011