Nilambur, Sept. 7 -- Karulai hosted the district's first-ever 'Vandippoottu' (vehicle mud pulling) competition on Sunday, a thrilling off-road event that saw around 40 vehicles participate. The event, which took place at Varikkal Padam in Karulai, drew large crowds from various parts of the district.

Vandippootu refers to preparing the field for paddy cultivation. Earlier, bulls were used for preparing fields.

The competition, organised by the Nilambur Tourism Organisation in collaboration with the adventure tourism club 'Wild Wheels,' featured a diverse group of participants, including one woman and four members of a single family. The event was held as part of the Nilambur Tourism Conclave.

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