Onam: "Vallam Kali" The world-famous Snake Boat race!
There are many sports in the world which many of us may or may not know. Even in india itself many of the sports are yet unknown to the people. Children's these days addicted to smartphone and computer gaming doesn't tend to experience the thrill that lies among these sports. Many sports in india amuses people around the world and One such sport is Vallam kali also known as the Snake Boat race.
Snake boat racing in kerala is a totally contrasting sight from the watching tents of days since it is a grand ritual steeped in history as well as mythology. Thousands of spectators watch the spectacular spectacle unfold, with photographers snapping photos nonstop while drones hovering all over the lakes to catch every movement of the rampaging boatmen. The 400-year-old custom has been celebrated with pomp and circumstance in the coastal state.
Snake boat racing in kerala is a totally contrasting sight from the watching tents of days since it is a grand ritual steeped in history as well as mythology. Thousands of spectators watch the spectacular spectacle unfold, with photographers snapping photos nonstop while drones hovering all over the lakes to catch every movement of the rampaging boatmen. The 400-year-old custom has been celebrated with pomp and circumstance in the coastal state.
The story of Vallma kali starts from Aranmula, a historic hamlet on the riverbank of the Pampa River in Kerala's pathanamthitta district. According to legend, a pious Brahmin pledged to supply all of the Thiruvona Sadya's necessities. The Thiruvona Thoni, a boat, was to bring them to Aranmula sree Parthasarathy Temple. Throughout its journey, the boat was ambushed by opposing groups. In order to rescue it, the Palliyodam (Snake Boat) was built to safeguard the Thiruvona Thoni. And the magnificent tradition of the unique snake boat racing in the region was created as a result. The snake boat race is also considered as an offering to sree Parthasarathy Temple's Lord Krishna. This famous racing was also awarded many records all around the world.