Melukara and Kotthathoor Kaithakkodi win Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race
The annual Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race concluded with Melukara winning the A-Batch and Kotthathoor-Kaithakkodi securing a hat-trick victory in the B-Batch. The event, held on the Pampa river, was attended by high-ranking government officials and celebrated local cultural heritage.
Why it matters
The regatta is a significant cultural and religious event in Kerala, highlighting the preservation of traditional boat-racing customs.
The waters of the Pampa river transformed into a shimmering stage of tradition, devotion, and raw rhythmic energy on Sunday as the Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race reached its climax. Beyond a mere race of speed, the sacred water regatta reaffirmed its status as a grand celebration of heritage, where the synchronised dip of hundreds of wooden oars echoed the collective pulse of the crowd lined along the riverbanks.
In the highly anticipated A-Batch final, the Melukara Palliyodam emerged victorious after a closely fought contest. The Koipram Palliyodam finished in second place, securing the runner-up position. The Edasserimala East Palliyodam crossed the finish line to take third place, while the Mallappuzhasheri Palliyodam came in fourth.
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