The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held annually on the second Saturday of August at Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala, is a celebrated event named after India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Drawing crowds of up to two lakh people, this thrilling regatta features majestic snake boats competing to the rhythm of traditional boat songs. Nehru’s personal fascination with these boats led to the establishment of the race and the prestigious Nehru Trophy, making it a highlight of Kerala’s cultural calendar and a spectacle not to be missed.