Vallamkali is a sport more fun that it sounds! If you are into boating and love the waters, don’t hold back and add it to your list of things you want to do at least once! Vallam kali is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India . It is not only the world’s largest team sport but also an adrenaline-pumping, high-octave spectacle, with singers urging on the rowers, and cheering spectators. What makes it special is that the participating boats are no modern marvels, but magnificent traditional crafts called Chundan Vallam. THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT In 1903 the Sree Narayana Guru arrived at Kumarakom to consecrate an idol of Sri Balasubrahmonia Swami at the Kumaramangalon Temple. The arrival of the Guru was a great day of celebration for the people of this nondescript village by the Vembanad lake and they welcomed the sage into their midst, accompanying him in their boats in a procession. To commemorate this event, for the past many decades, a boat race, precede...
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