Vice President inaugurates Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali on the Pamba
On 30 August 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, the Onam-linked boat festival, on the River Pamba in Keralam.
Summary
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali on the River Pamba in Keralam on 30 August 2026, calling the festival a symbol of the State's cultural heritage and devotion. C. P. Radhakrishnan said the Vallamkali, associated with Onam and the Vallasadya tradition, features decorated Palliyodams rowed by more than a hundred oarsmen in rhythm. The Vice President also congratulated the people on the State's recent renaming to Keralam, noting that he had presided over the passage of the State Renaming Bill as Rajya Sabha Chairman.
Key facts
- Event
- Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, 30 Aug 2026
- River
- Pamba, Keralam
- Boats
- Palliyodams, 100+ oarsmen each
- Links
- Onam; Vallasadya feast tradition
- Context
- State recently renamed Keralam
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On which river is the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali held?
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Correct answer: C — Pamba
The Vice President inaugurated the Aranmula Vallamkali on the River Pamba.
What are the decorated snake boats used in the Aranmula Vallamkali called?
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Correct answer: D — Palliyodams
The Aranmula Vallamkali features decorated Palliyodams rowed by more than a hundred oarsmen.