The Sree Narayana Jayanthi Vallam Kali or Boat Race, at Kumarakom, Kerala is held in September every year during Onam festival.
Even though snake boats participate in this race, the importance is given here is for iruttukuthi, in which about 50 oarsmen row.
After much hesitation that he agreed to consecrate the idol as he was more interested in starting a school at the backward village.
The arrival of the Guru was a great day of celebration for the people of this nondescript village by the Vembanad lake and they welcomed the sage into their midst, accompanying him in their boats in a procession.
Arts and sports competitions for children are held as part of the celebrations during the forenoon.