Snake Boat Races: Held every year at Alappuzha, during the Onam festival, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race, is held at the Punnamada Lake. Snake boats known as Chundanvalloms powered by teams of rowers compete against each other in an atmosphere of tremendous excitement. The boat races are a very popular tourist attraction.
Temple Festival Thrissur: This annual event held at the Vadakunnatha Temple in Thissur is known for its processions of elephants bearing the idols of the gods, covered with colorful parasols and accompanied by groups of drummers beating in rhythm. The sight of two rows of majestic elephants, decorated in traditional style with gold forehead ornaments and bearing the images of deities is truly an impressive sight.
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