Kerala,the land of backwaters is famous for many boat races in association with some festivals.Among them Nehru Trophy Boat race is worthreading.It is a popular vallam kali(boat race) held in the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha district in every year on the second saturday of August.The most popular item of this race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats). Hence in English it is also known as snake boat race.This beautiful boat race is a major tourist attraction.In 1952,Jawaharlal Nehru,the first prime minister of India visited Kerala.He was exited of sailing in a snake boat and with much pleasure and donated a rolling trophy to be awarded to the winner of the race.The trophy is a replica of a snake-boat in silver, placed on wooden abacus.Famous Karichal Chundan winning the Nehrutrophy Boat Race in 14 times.Karichal chundan is the Fastest chundan in NehruTrophy Boat Race in the Year 2011.People from distant places are coming to participate in this great waterfestival.Keralites residing all around the world should be proud of this great event.It's really a feast to our eyes.
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