Onam, the grand harvest festival of Kerala, is one that is celebrated so joyfully and enthusiastically. Of all the customs that are celebrated in this event, the Vallam Kali, i.e. traditional boat ...

Every year, as Kerala celebrates the harvest festival of Onam, its tranquil backwaters transform into racing tracks echoing with drumbeats, chants, and cheering crowds. Long, serpent-like boats cut ...

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is one of many spectacular races hosted by Kerala each year The Nehru Trophy Boat Race that is usually held during the week Onam is celebrated in Kerala, spearheads an array ...

Boat races are among the most celebrated and important part of the Onam festival. Called Vallam Kali in Malayalam, it is a form of canoe racing for which people turn up in huge numbers. Snake shaped ...

Onam is a ten-day festival celebrated in the Chingam month of the Malayalam calendar, which typically falls between August and September. The festivities begin on Atham day, when Atham Nakshatra is ...

Every September, a few days after Onam, Aranmula, a placid village in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, plays host to a post-harvest boat race. I joined the thousands of spectators lining the banks of ...

Onam is the most vibrant festival in Kerala, transforming the entire state into a floral carpet of joy, culture, and tradition. It is a ten-day harvest festival that celebrates the homecoming of the ...

Onam, a major festival of Kerala, is set to be celebrated. The festival honors King Mahabali and the harvest season. People exchange wishes and greetings. Festivities include feasts, boat races, and ...