Be Part of the Legacy
Support. Partner. Experience. Belong.
Support Nadubhagam
Stand behind the chundan.
Supporting Nadubhagam Chundan begins with standing behind what it represents: history, emotion, race-day belief, and the people who carry its name with pride.
Support can take many forms. You can share the story, bring more fans closer, volunteer for activities, help with campaigns, or simply be present when the community needs strength.
For NCFC, support is not only about money. It is about participation, belief, and the quiet power of people coming together for a chundan they deeply care about.
Donations and fundraising
Every contribution carries the legacy forward.
Donations help support the activities needed to keep Nadubhagam Chundan’s journey active and visible. Contributions can support boat care, race preparation, community activities, digital archives, fan initiatives, and future NCFC campaigns.
Fundraising also gives supporters a direct way to take part in the journey. Whether you are near the riverbanks or living far away, your contribution becomes part of the collective strength behind the chundan.
NCFC keeps every donation and fundraising effort transparent, purposeful, and community-led. Every campaign explains what you are contributing to and how it supports the boat and the people behind it.
Trial day captain
Carry the team for a day.
Behind every victory is a team that trains for weeks, and behind that team stand the people who keep it going. Trial day captain is NCFC’s community support programme, created for fans and families who want to support the crew through the trial season in a personal, meaningful way.
As a trial day captain, you can take care of a part of the team’s day: a meal, a training session, or a full day of preparation. Captains are recognised on NCFC’s community pages, and can visit the trials with their families, watch the practice up close from the water, and share moments with the team they support.
For many supporters, this is the closest way to stand with Nadubhagam: not just cheering on race day, but helping carry the team through the weeks that make the race possible. Current programmes and contribution options are shared through the enquiry below.
Partner with NCFC
Collaborate with purpose. Stand with heritage.
Partnership with NCFC is for organisations, cultural groups, tourism teams, media platforms, and community bodies that want to work with NCFC beyond sponsorship.
Partnerships can support storytelling, heritage documentation, tourism awareness, fan engagement, community events, CSR initiatives, and long-term cultural programmes around Nadubhagam Chundan.
This is not only about visibility. It is about shared value, genuine participation, and building initiatives that respect the spirit of Kerala’s Vallam Kali culture.
Sponsorship enquiries
Put your brand beside a season of pride.
Sponsorship is for brands that want clear visibility, strong association, and direct presence around Nadubhagam Chundan through the season: from the month-long trials that draw locals, boat-race lovers, and tourists, to race day itself.
Sponsorship opportunities can include season-long visibility, digital presence, event support, media mentions, gallery features, and campaign collaborations. Packages can be shaped for brands that want to stand with culture, sport, heritage, and community pride.
NCFC welcomes sponsors who understand the emotional value of Nadubhagam Chundan. The right sponsorship should feel respectful, relevant, and aligned with the spirit of the chundan.
Nadubhagam trial experience
Feel the race before the race.
The Nadubhagam trial experience brings you close to one of the longest rowed boats in the world, and to the weeks of preparation behind one of the biggest sporting events on water. It is Kerala’s snake boat culture, experienced from the inside.
Guests can watch the trials on Punnamada Lake from an accompanying boat, spend time with the crew, share a meal with the team, and take in the rhythm, discipline, and backwater life that surround a season of Vallam Kali. Sessions run through the trial season, with options for mornings, evenings, or a full day.
Whether you are a lifelong fan, a traveller discovering Kerala, or someone who simply loves sport, the trial experience is a rare chance to see what race day never shows: the work, the teamwork, and the quiet moments behind the legend. Bookings and current season details are available through the link below.
Tourism & visitor information
Plan your Nadubhagam experience.
Watching Nadubhagam Chundan on the water is more than seeing a competition. It is the sound of oars, the rise of the crowd, and the pride that moves with the boat: a powerful introduction to Kerala’s Vallam Kali culture.
Nadubhagam Chundan is a gateway to Kerala’s boat-race heritage, backwater culture, local traditions, food, and community life: from the weeks of trials on the water to race day itself. Here you will find practical guidance for your visit: race locations, viewing tips, travel advice, cultural etiquette, photography opportunities, and nearby attractions.
Whether you come for the race or discover it along the way, NCFC welcomes you to experience Vallam Kali through the story of Nadubhagam Chundan, and to take home more than photographs.
Every way of taking part helps carry Nadubhagam Chundan forward.