I can’t believe I witnessed this | Aranmula boat festival 2024

Get ready to witness one of India’s most thrilling and ancient traditions – the Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race 2024 ! 🌊🏆 Held in the stunning heritage village of Aranmula, nestled on the banks of the Pampa River in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, this boat race isn’t just a sport – it’s a living legend with roots going back centuries. 🚣‍♂️ Every year, between August 15 and September 20 ,the sacred snake boats, known as Palliyodams , glide across the river in honor of Lord Krishna .This legendary race began as a rescue mission for a boat carrying offerings to the Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy Temple ,and has since become a powerful symbol of Kerala’s culture and spirituality. But it’s more than just a race – it’s a festival of devotion , history, and unmatched energy! Discover the breathtaking tradition, the Vallasadya feast , and the magic of Kerala’s best-kept secret. You won’t believe the excitement and spectacle behind this incredible event! Don’t miss out on this rare look at the Aranmula Boat Race , and experience Kerala like never before! 🎥✨ 👉 Watch Now and be part of India’s most unreal festival! Aranmula Homestay location: (9.3286473, 76.6780556) ***** I want to take a moment to share something important. For me, traveling is not just about seeing new places; it's about supporting the local communities and giving back to the people and places that welcome us with open arms. I’d like to draw your attention to an amazing project. Pyssum is a non-profit organization working to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in a classroom setting in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Their work is making a real difference in people’s lives, and they need our help to keep doing that. If you feel inspired, please consider leaving a donation through this Link: https://www.pyssum.org/donate Donation can be made through the website by domestic and international donors and Every bit helps to provide education and support to those who need it most. Thank you so much for watching, and for considering this important cause.” ***** For any tips and help in India you can contact our friend Rachit: -CS:https://www.couchsurfing.com/users/20... -Instagram:   / pant.rachit   _______________________________________ 0:00 - Aranmula temple; 2:21 - Preparations; 3:27 - Sadhya invitation; 8:28 - Boat race; ________________________________________ Hi, I'm Jonathan Le Blanc. I'm a full-time traveler who wants to show the human side of traveling and give another perspective on how the mass media portrays certain locations to us. Let's stay connected: ✅ Instagram: / the__absurdist ✅ TikTok: / the__absurdist ✅ Email: [email protected] ✅ Twitter/x: https://x.com/IamtheAbsurdist ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #India #travelcheap #travelvlog #india2024 #BudgetTravel #aranmula #aranmula2024 #aranmulatemple #boatrace #aranmulaboatrace2024 #aranmula2024 #onam2024 #AranmulaBoatRace #SnakeBoatRace #KeralaBoatRaces #HiddenFestivals #IndianCulture #KeralaTraditions #PampaRiver #LordKrishna #CulturalFestivals #AranmulaHeritage #MustSeeInIndia