Blessed with congenial climate and myriad of natural attractions, Kerala sets the perfect ambience for year-long celebrations. The moment you enter Gods Own Country’, you will be affected by the easy disposition of its people. Spectacular beaches, serene backwaters, scenic hill stations, rejuvenating Ayurveda, lush green forests, rare flora and fauna are Kerala in a nutshell. Kerala is a state where you will find nature at its best. No artificial colours. No added flavours. Kovalam, Varkala and Bekal are world-renowned for their beaches.
Houseboat trips on the backwaters offer unforgettable experiences. The hill stations of Munnar and Voyanad take you to the heights of romance. Ayurveda gifts you a new lease of life and refreshes your soul. The dense forests offer thrilling moments in the arms of Mother Nature. You can also study some rare species of plants, birds and animals here. Now, when you have so many reasons to rejoice, there has to be more than one way of doing so. Which is why the festivals of Kerala are innumerable and unique. They are not just routine entertainment. They transcend the level of mere entertainment whether it’s the temple festivals or the boat races.
The snake boat race is a sport that symbolizes team spirit, integration and amity of the people of this backwater country. Snake boat races are held around Onam, the harvest festival that falls in August or September, according to the Lunar Calendar. Scores of long snake boats and other smaller crafts participate in the races. The largest team sport in the world, the snake boat races are preceded by colourful procession of boats A snake boat usually has 130 to 150 people on it-- four helmsmen, 25 singers and 100 to 120 oarsmen who row in unison to the fast rhythm of the vanchipattu (songs of the boatmen). Hundreds of thousands of people, on either banks of the river, cheer the slender black-crafts as they slice through the waters to a spectacular finish. The oldest of these events have curious legends and myths attached to their origin. The oldest and most important events in this connection are - Champakulam Moolam Boat Race, Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali, Payippad Jalotsavam and Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
Every year travelers from all over the include their visit to this god’s own country in their South India Tour. Kerala is an ideal Pilgrimage Destination for travelers who are looking for immense spirituality in India. A Pilgrimage Tour of South India can give you the feeling of divinity, enriched customs and traditions, ancient temples of Kerala and their amazing architecture, and unique festivals & rituals.
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