Pulinkunnu Rajiv Gandhi Boat Race



This boat race is organized in memory of the late Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi

This boat race is held, two weeks after the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. It is held at Pulinkunnu,10 km away from Alappuzha town. Processions of ornamented boats and water floats are held, besides the boat races.

The trophy awarded to the winners named as Rajiv Gandhi Trophy was donated by former Chief Minster of Kerala Mr. K. Karunakaran.

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