Champakulam Boat Race' 2009 in Kerala

Fast-Facts
Popular as: Moolam Vallam Kali
Festival Date: 06th July, 2009
Highlights: Colorful boats, enthusiast riders, shimmering water floats, Vanchipattu Song, Chundanvallom race
Venue: River Pampa
City: Champakulam
State: Kerala
Country: India

Champakulam boat race is not far away and a few days are left to inaugurate this jazzing festival. It is one of the oldest boat-race in India, which is held every year according to the Malayalam calendar. The race is also known as Moolam Vallamaki, where Moolam signifies a Malayalam star or Nakshathram of the month of Mithunam.

History of Champakulam Boat Race
Champakulam boat race is submerged with the age-old myths and reality. It is believed that the event first took place in 1545 AD, when the King of Chempakasseri, Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan was pleased with the love and affection shown to him by his Christian subjects. The story revolves around days of yore, when the King was instructed by a royal priest to build a temple at Ambalappuzha. In order to install a sacred idol of Lord Krishna, kept at the Karikulam temple in Kurichi, the King's minister went there and on their return journey, boats of the entire area accompanied the idol in colorful, ceremonial procession through the lake to the temple. It is also believed that the idol have been given to Arjuna by Lord Krishna.

Place of Champakulam Boat Race
As the name suggest, the great water carnival is organized on the river Pampa, situated about 26 km from Alappuzha in Kerala, South India.

Entertainment during the Champakulam Boat Race
The vibrancy of Champakulam Boat Race is not confined to the bordering area of the State or the Country. Tourist from across the world visit the place during the festival and leave no stone unturned to be a part of this traditional programme. The festivities includes the decorated boats which measures about 100 feet in length, the colorful riders, occupying their systematic position and holding the fluttering flags. The boat race continues with the song of the oarsmen, the Vanchipattu and the most most thrilling Chundanvallom race. Each boat connects the other with the festooned colorful parasols and spectators receives the delightful performing arts in its every stroke.

Champakulam Boat Race' 2009
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