A cultural tour to India would take you to the state of Kerala, the beautiful landscape that has intriguing customs, high-intensity cultural life, and an educated public. Kerala being close to the southern tip of the Indian mainland, proves to be a popular travel destination in India. With Travel Point India you can enjoy a cultural tour to Kerala.
While on tour to Kerala you can enjoy the festivals of Christmas, Oman, and Pooram which form a part of the culture of Kerala. People have their own traditional ways of enjoying the festivities. At the time of Onam, floor designs are made in the front courtyard of the house while for Pooram festival, elephants are decorated and displayed with the scintillating fireworks. In addition to this, the exotic snake boat races known as Vallamkali, the lyrical Mohini Attom dances and temple celebrations are a part of life of the natives.
The Aranmula boat race is also one of the main festivals celebrated in Kerala.The occasion breaks all barriers and differences among people. Palli oda seva Sangam, a popular organization of the boat owners manages the festival. During the boat race thousands of spectators pack the riversides. Spectators from all across India and around the world come to Aranmula for the festival.You can enjoy this boat race on your Kerala cultural travel.
The famed Aranmula boat race is held on the last day of the weeklong Onam festival. The snake boats assemble near the Sri Parthasarathy Temple before the grand procession. Each boat is 100 ft. long and accommodates 4 helmsmen, 100 oarsmen, and 25 singers. The snake boats move in pairs to the rhythm of full-throated singing and shouting, watched by an excited crowd.
At the Aranmula boat race, the deity of the Aranmula temple is believed to partake on the race with every snake boat and all boats are destined to try their best to reach the finishing line simultaneously. Thus the concept of competition is eliminated and there is more of merriment, cheerfulness, and friendly rivalry.Travel Point India makes your cultural tour to Kerala, a memorable experience.
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