Kallada Jalotsavam to be held on September 23
Marking a milestone for the event, nine snakeboats that triumphed in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race alongside over 15 small traditional boats will participate in the competition, making it the highest number of racing boats ever gathered on the Kallada river
The 54th Kallada Jalotsavam and the second leg of the 6th Champions Boat League (CBL) will be held on the Kallada river on September 23, 2026, according to the State Tourism department. The event, which traces its roots back 53 years, was initially suspended due to the 2018 floods and the COVID-19 pandemic but was later revived in 2024.
This year, the Kallada Jalotsavam and CBL will be merged, marking a milestone with nine snakeboats and over 15 small traditional boats participating in the competition. The event will be inaugurated by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, with Ullas Kovoor presiding over it and P.C. Vishnunadh as the chief guest.
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