Twelve members of the Bharath Boat Club paddled their slim wooden craft in unison, timing each stroke to the beat of a drum, racing toward the finish line on Freeport Creek. The race was part of the ...

Crews of more than 60 rowers splashed their oars in unison, steering boats more than 30 metres long through the serene waters ...

Kumarakom, Kerala's tranquil backwater haven, is making waves in cultural tourism. Visitors no longer have to wait for the Onam season to witness the thrill of snake boat races. In a first-of-its-kind ...

From Vallam Kali (the snake boat race) to Puli Kali (the tiger dance), Onam in Kerala is nothing short of a grand cultural extravaganza that blends culture and tradition and brings communities ...

The annual boat race conducted in Kerala’s Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha town is a major draw among local residents and tourists from different parts of the world. The annual boat race conducted in ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major push to promote Kerala’s famed backwaters and attract more international tourists, the number of traditional boat race events in the state is set to more than double ...

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 ...