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Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in
the state, with a large network of inland canals earning
it the sobriquet "Venice of the east". These large
network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline.
Alleppey was one of the busiest centers of trade in the
past with one of the best known ports along the malabar
coast. Even today it retains its charm as the centre for
Coir carpet industries and prawn farming. Alleppey the
ideal headquarters for backwater tourism as well as for
visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam, and
the town of Aranmula, famous for its historic Aranmula
Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.
Alleppey is also known for its spectacular snake - boat
races held on the second Saturday of August, every year.
This competition - the Nehru boat race takes its name
from India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who
inaugurated in 1952. It is excitement all around as
snake - boats , each manned by over a hundred oarsmen,
cut through the waters like wind. The event is a
tremendous success with tourists and the local
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PRIME SITES IN ALLEPPEY :
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Ambalapuzha: It is situated 14 kms.
away from Alleppey. In its architectural
features, the Sreekrishna Temple confirms the
typical Kerala style. The temple is famous
through out Kerala for 'Palpayasam' a milk
porridge of exceptional sweetness offered to the
deity.
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Karumadikkuttan: Situated 3
km east of Ambalapuzha, this village is known for its
10th century Karumadikkuttan statue, a black granite
figure of the great Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
There are many interesting legends connected to this
idol.
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Champakulam: Champakulam - the water
logged village is also the place of oldest
angadi (market) known as Kalloorkkadu angadi.
The St. Mary Forane Church built in 427 A D is
another major attraction famous for its
beautiful mural paintings for both tourists and
believers. In Champakulam you can see Nadubhagum
and Champakulam snake boats which take part in
the annual snake boat races. |
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ShriKrishna Temple, Ambalapuzha
Boat-race, Champakulam
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