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The History of the Snake Boat Races in Kerala, India. The battling snake boats of Kerala have over 400 years of history associated with them. Their story can be traced back to the kings of   Alappuzha and the surrounding areas, who used to fight with each other in boats along the canals. One king, who suffered heavy losses, got boat architects to build him a better vessel and the snake boat was born, with much success. An opposing king sent a spy to learn the secret of how to make these boats but was unsuccessful as the subtleties of the design are very hard to pick up. These days boat races are held with much excitement during various festivals. Where the Races are Held Four main snake boat races (and as many as 15 minor ones) are held each year, in and around Alleppey. ·          The spectacular Nehru Trophy is held on Alleppey's Punnamda Lake. ·          The oldest race, the Ch...