Aranmula water regatta symbolises Keralam’s rich cultural heritage: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Stressing the importance of safeguarding cultural legacies, Vice-President points out the vital need to preserve and promote traditional arts and crafts
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Aranmula Uthrattathi boat race, emphasizing its role as a symbol of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. The town of Aranmula itself is named after the ancient Parthasarathy temple, which dates back nearly 1,800 years and is also known as the birthplace of the Geographical Indication (GI) tagged Aranmula Kannadi, a metal mirror.
The Vice-President highlighted the importance of preserving traditional arts and crafts, praising the majestic Palliyodams, powered by over a hundred oarsmen, as a testament to physical endurance and exceptional craftsmanship. He noted that the boat race has been captivating audiences from India and beyond for centuries, solidifying Aranmula's position on the cultural and tourism map.
Radhakrishnan observed that festivals like this demonstrate the power of heritage to unite people and strengthen social bonds. He also commented on the coexistence of tradition and modernity, stating that while Kerala celebrates Onam and Odisha observes the Rath Yatra in Puri, a shared culture unites the nation despite its geographic and linguistic diversity.
The Vice-President expressed his pleasure at presiding over the Rajya Sabha session where the Bill to officially rename the state as 'Keralam' was passed.
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