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| Nehru Trophy Boat Race |
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Venue: Punnamada Backwaters, Alappuzha district.
This greatest event on the backwaters of Kerala, held on the second Saturday of August every year,is the most popular of all boat races in the world.Magnificent snake boats compete for the prized trophy instituted by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Apart from the races ofchundan valloms(snake boats) and of smaller country crafts, the event offers many fascinating sights such as ceremonial water processions,
spectacular floats and decorated boats.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Alappuzha, about 8 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha.
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Disclaimer
In Kerala, festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and the local traditions and customs. We have calculated the festival dates based on these. But there can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. As such, these should be considered only as approximate dates and have to be confirmed with the local authorities.
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