Kottayam, Kerala, India / Two vepu boats heading towards finishing point at Kottayam boat race./Veppu vallams are boats having a passenger capacity of about 40-45 person . One end of the boat will higher than the level of the other end. These boats are originally designed as boats for preparing food while they accompany the battle vessels in olden days. ( Snake boats were originally designed as a naval vessel used for battle).... See more