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Snake Boat (Palliyodam/chundan Vallam)

01:28 Sep 18 2018 Mavelikkara - Kozhencherry Road, Thekkemala, Aranmula, Pattanamtitta, Kerala, 689641, India

Description

Palliyodams are Aranmula's unique snake boats which devotees hold in reverence, considering it as the divine vessel of the presiding deity in Sree Parthasarathy temple. These Palliyodams belong to different "karas" (rustic parts) on the banks of river Pampa.

Additional Data

Name of the cultural heritage:	Snake Boats /Palliyodam
Area/city:	Aranmula, Pathanamthitta
Geocoordinates:	9.326610, 76.683245
Ownership:	Palliyoda Seva Sangam
Significance:	The Palliyodam has both historical and cultural significance. It is of sacred value and is linked to the Parthasarathy temple. The Aranmula Boat Race the oldest riverboat fiesta in Kerala held during Onam.
Damage:	Palliyodams have been damaged, loss of material
Immediate risks:	Boats have been affected. Consequently the boat race has also been affected.
Accessibility:	Describe if the site is accessible and describe if there are spaces available for carrying out salvage and stabilisation operations (e.g., shoring, sorting and storing objects). Mark their location on a sketch plan/existing site map.
Immediate measures:	Repair of workshops and boats