Thrissur Pooram kerala

Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram
Venue: Thekkinkadu (literally, Teak forest) ground, in the heart of Thrissur town, north Kerala.

Attractions: Processions of majestically caparisoned elephants, changing of sequinned parasols and fireworks display.

Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala and draws an unbelievable number of spectators. On the Pooram day, the deities of all the suburban temple are brought to the Vadakkumnathan (Lord Siva) temple, Thrissur. Traditionally, two groups representing the main geographic divisions of Thrissur, Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi, array fifteen richly caparisoned elephants face to face on the ground. Then kudamattam (literally, changing of umbrellas) a competition in the swift and rhythmic changing of brightly coloured and sequinned parasols is conducted. The whole event takes place in rhythm to the traditional orchestra Pandimelam.The festival draws to a close with a spectacular fireworks display late at night.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about 1 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km.

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