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From some iconic clubs as old as the boat race to new clubs and teams, 19 snake boats will be participating in the race this year.
The camps get active at 6 am every day.
The annual water carnival, which marks the anniversary of the idol installation at the Sree Parthasarathy temple, is regarded as one of the oldest events of its kind in the state.
According to reports, Kodiyattukara Palliyodam and Muthavazhi Palliyodam came dangerously close to each other during the final stretch of the race.
The organisers and the boat clubs had spent hefty amounts for the preparations of the boat race that was originally scheduled to be held on August 10.
The event has participants from across India and abroad and will wrap up on July 28.
The boats shaped like the Chinese dragon would join the fleet of regal snake boats, iruttukuthi and veppuvallam on the race tracks in the Punnamada Lake.
From 1954 onwards, the annual regatta came to be known as the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
The event, to be held on August 10, is expected to have Indian President Droupadi Murmu as its chief guest.
It is the oldest snake boat race in Kerala.
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