Chundan vallam

Chundan vallam is a type of boat that people in South India use for races. It's really long, like a big snake, and has a pointy front and a wide back that looks like a tail. Lots of people sit on it to paddle it through the water, and they go really fast!

The boat is made out of wood, and people decorate it with bright colors and designs to make it look pretty. Sometimes, they even put flowers and other decorations on it!

Chundan vallam races are really popular, and lots of people come to watch. The boats go down a long river, and everyone cheers for their favorite team. It's really exciting!

So to sum it up, chundan vallam is a long, pretty boat from South India that people race. It looks like a snake and lots of people paddle it through the water. It's very fast, and people love to watch the races!