Tickets for the boat races, this way! #boats #boatraces #NehruTrophy #CBL #championsboatleague (at Alappuzha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1x4MFtFR0r/?igshid=13f08ah8sc356
Boat races are a significant part of the culture and tradition of Indian state of Kerala. It is an annual boat race that offers great excitement for the viewers. Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the most well esteemed boat race held in India. Started in year 1952, this event attracts viewers from far off corners of the world. It will be a significant experience to witness the huge boats cruising through the backwaters of Kerala.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held every year on the second Saturday in the month of August. The drum beats along with the chanting of the boat songs known as Vanchipattu builds the environment for a perfect event. The frenzy of activities held during the boat race imparts a distinct character to the event. The celebration of this event also includes music and folk dance performances. This time of Nehru Trophy Boat Race is August 12, this year.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Kerala is held on the Punnamda Lake in Alappuzha. The area is thronged by teeming millions who come to witness this spectacular event. The occasion attracts visitors from all across the world.
The participants in this race compete fiercely to come out as winners. The sight of the men rowing the Chundans or Snake Boats is admirable. All the rowers are willing to put in their best efforts to achieve glory for their villages. It is a matter of great pride for the villagers to achieve victory in this race. There is a frenzied excitement in the air. The air reverberates with cheers and applauses.
'Chundan Vallam' Annual Snake Boat Race in Kerala India with 90-110 rowers approximately. - The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a popular annual Vallam Kali held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
#Kerala #KeralaGovt #AlluArjun #NehruTrophy #NehruTrophyBoatRace #Stylish #Stylishstar కేరళలో బన్నీ ఫాలోయింగ్ చూశారా? స్టైలిష్ స్టార్ అల్లు అర్జున్ కు తెలుగు రాష్ట్రాల్లోనే కాదు,ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా అభిమానులు ఉన్నారు.ఆయన సినిమాలకు మలయాళంలో మంచి క్రేజ్ ఉన్న సంగతి తెలిసిందే.బన్ని సినిమా విడుదల అవుతుందంటే మోహన్ లాల్,మమ్ముట్టి లాంటి స్టార్లు కూడా తమ సినిమాలను వాయిదా వేసుకుంటారు. బన్నీకి సినిమా చూపించిన దిల్ రాజు ఇటీవల కేరళ వరదల భారిన పడిన సంగతి తెల్సిందే.ఆ సమయంలో బన్నీ ఏమాత్రం ఆలోచించకుండా 25 లక్షలు విరాళంగా ఇచ్చారు.బన్ని ఉదార స్వభావం చూసి కేరళ ప్రజలకు అభిమానం ఇంకా పెరిగిపోయింది. తాజాగా కేరళలో జరుగుతున్న 'నెహ్రూ ట్రోఫీ బోట్ రేస్' కి ప్రభుత్వం బన్నీని అతిధిగా ఆహ్వానించారు.ఈ ఈవెంట్ కోసం అల్లు అర్జున్,తన సతీమణి స్నేహలత రెడ్డితో కేరళా వెళ్లారు.కొచ్చి ఎయిర్ పోర్టులో దిగారో లేదో బన్ని అభిమానులు వెల్లువలా చుట్టు ముట్టారు.ఈ ఒక్క సన్నివేశం చాలు బన్నీ అంటే మల్లూ ప్రేక్షకులకు ఎంత అభిమానమో!.
Just watching the video was an adrenaline rush. This is going to be one exhilarating race to watch. Don’t miss it! @nehrutrophy @sachintendulkar #RaceToTheRace #66thNTBR https://www.instagram.com/p/BmC1M3pnyE_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m82qlzjzvtlb
Boat races, anyone? See you at the Nehru Pavilion island! #NehruTrophy #boats #boatraces #CBL #championsboatleague (at Alappuzha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1x2mNZF-xu/?igshid=5e8jybiyvt9v
India - Trip Report on Volvo B7R 9400 (Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzha)
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is a state-owned bus operator, running city bus, inter-city and inter-state bus services. It was established as early as 1938. KSRTC has been headquartering in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala State. Owning over 5,000 vehicles, KSRTC has a fleet consisting of a majority of Indian-made Ashok Leyland and Tata buses. They also own a number of Volvo B7R/B9R air-conditioned coaches for long-haul premium services.
I was on-board the Thiruvananthapuram-Bangalore Volvo services. Bangalore is the third largest city in India. It is considered as the Indian "Silicon Valley". The whole journey was about 700 km, with a duration of more than 14 hours. This time, I did not finish the whole journey, but planned to alight in Alappuzha. The reason was to grasp to rare opportunity to watch the Nehru Trophy Boat Race! Thiruvananthapuram and Alappuzha was about 150 km apart. This sector officially takes about 3 to 4 hours.
3 Airavat Club Class Volvo coaches are scheduled for this route. RA102, which served me this time, is one of them. It is a Volvo B7R - 9400 coach, equipped with a Volvo D7E (290PS) engine. The bus departed punctually at 15:15 heading to Bangalore.
Basic information of the ride:
Route: Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzha
Date: 12 AUG 2012
Time of Departure: 15:15
Operator: Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Class: Airavat Club Class
Coach Type: Volvo B7R - 9400
Fare: Rs 253
Photo captured in Thiruvananthapuram Thampanoor Bus Station before I boarded the bus. Note that I did not buy the ticket in advance, but paid to the contractor after I found an empty seat.
The simple dashboard design on this Volvo coach.
The bus carries 45 reclining seats. The Airavat Club Class is described as Semi-sleep bus by KSRTC. The window seat showed the fully reclined position.
The specification of the bus
Something happened when the coach was approaching Kollam, about 70 km away from Thiruvananthapuram. The coach was broken down, with warning lights flashing. The driver tried to restart the bus but failed.
The two drivers on-board tried to fixed the problem. 30 minutes later, the bus was able to start up again.
However, the bus was found abnormal again near Karunagapalli. The drivers decided to have it repaired in the KSRTC workshop.
The engine of the B7R coach.
However, due to the leak of experience and knowledge in repairing a rare Volvo coach in Kerala, the bus was not able to continue its remaining journey in a short time. I decided to ask for fare refund and took a Fast Passenger class Ashok Leyland ordinary bus to my destination. Finally, I arrived Alappuzha safely at 21:00.
Recently, KSRTC is making plans to end its Volvo services to Bangalore. The Volvo buses were reported to have a lack of regular maintenance. There are not sufficient qualified maintenance staff either. These Volvo coaches are in poor conditions that only one of the three is in service. The service is greatly interrupted. The bus was sometimes even cancelled in last minute. Some opinions suggested replacing the unreliable Volvo service by the new Super Deluxe Service, which will be operated by Indian-made buses equipped by air suspension.
Lastly, we bring you some spectacular photos during the Nehru Trophy Boat Race!