The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held every year during the Onam season, took place at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on August 22, 2026. (Image: nehrutrophy.nic.in/file)
Thousands of spectators gathered along the banks of Punnamada Lake to witness Kerala’s iconic annual boat race and celebrate the spirit of Onam. (Image: nehrutrophy.nic.in/file)
The 72nd edition featured 71 boats across various categories, including 22 traditional Chundan Vallams, or snake boats. (Image: nehrutrophy.nic.in/file)
The Chundan Vallams raced through the waters of Punnamada Lake in one of Kerala’s most celebrated sporting and cultural spectacles. (Image: nehrutrophy.nic.in/file)
Aroma Chundan, rowed by the Aroma Boat Club, emerged victorious in the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race with a winning time of 4:23:328. (Image: keralatourism.org/file)
Nadubhagam Chundan finished a close second in 4:23:448, followed by Veeyapuram Chundan in third place with a time of 4:23:770. (Image: keralatourism.org/file)
Melpadam Chundan secured fourth place after clocking 4:24:015 in the fiercely contested final featuring 22 snake boats. (Image: keralatourism.org/file)
Aroma Chundan secured its maiden Nehru Trophy title in a thrilling finish, marking a memorable debut for the boat and the Aroma Boat Club. (Image: keralatourism.org/file)
