Sree Parthasarathy Temple, Pamba River, Aranmula, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
A traditional snake boat race on the Pamba River with ceremonial boats, oarsmen and riverside crowds.
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2026 edition
2026 edition: 30 August 2026
Usually around the Uthrattathi day of the Onam season, often August or September; exact dates change yearly.
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The Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali is a specific river festival centred on ceremonial snake boats and traditional oarsmen. It offers strong photography opportunities around rhythm, scale, river reflections, team movement, spectators and Kerala's boat-race culture. Expected timing Usually around the Uthrattathi day of the Onam season, often August or September; exact dates change yearly.
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The Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali is a specific river festival centred on ceremonial snake boats and traditional oarsmen. It offers strong photography opportunities around rhythm, scale, river reflections, team movement, spectators and Kerala's boat-race culture.
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