![]() These Palliyodams belong to different Karas (rustic parts) on the banks of river Pampa. Palliyodams are Aranmula’s unique snake boats ( Chundan Vallam) which devotees hold in reverence, considering it as the divine vessel of the presiding deity in Sree Parthasarathy temple. The golden lace at the head of the boat, the flag and the ornamental umbrella at the center make it a show of pageantry too. The oarsmen sing traditional boat songs Vanchippattu and wear white mundu and turbans. In 2019 Fifty Two snake boats or Palliyodams had participated in the festival. ![]() Thousands of people gather on the banks of the river Pampa to watch the snake boat races. In 1972, snake boat races were also added to the program of the festival. The snake boats move in pairs to the rhythm of full-throated singing and shouting watched by an exciting crowd. It takes place at Aranmula, near Sri Parthasarady Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala State. The Aranmula Boat Race the oldest river boat festival in Kerala, the south western State of India is held during Onam (August–September). ![]() Utthrattathi Nakshatra in the Malayalam Calendar month of Chingam ( Aug/ Sep accordingly) ![]()
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