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Thrissur Pooram becomes a sight worth seeing at night.

They also challenge each other during the fireworks session to entertain the crowd in the best possible way.įireworks are an essential part of all the poorams celebrated in Kerala. They make use of the most creative parasols to adorn their elephants. These 30 elephants stand facing each other in two rows in the Tekkinkadu maidan.

Each group can display 15 elephants in this festival. There are two rival groups in this festival which compete with each other- Paramekkavu and Tiruvuvampadi. The Thrissur Pooram draws several tourists from far and wide who are thrilled by the awesome ceremonial procession of elephants. The procession is accompanied with panchavadyam, an association of trumpets, drums, pipes and cymbal. The beautifully colored umbrellas are used to protect the elephants from the scorching heat of the sun. A unique feature of this festival is the splendid procession of elephants, who are exceptionally decorated by the temple authorities with different colours, bells and clothes, all types of ornaments and nettipattam (head band). Upholding the traditional ancestry and religious legacy of the place, custom of Thrissur Pooram is celebrated with great enthusiasm and divine sanctity by the local indigenous population. A magnificent procession is organized around the temple premises followed by the music of Chenda Melam and Pancha Vadyam. During this festival, the temple becomes an attraction for thousands of admirers and tourists from all over the world.Īll the nearby temples of the neighbouring areas of Thrissur participate in the religious festival of Pooram to pay their tribute to Lord Vadakumnathan, the governing deity of Vadakumnathan Temple.

It is celebrated in the month of Medom (April and May) of Malayalam calender at Vadakumnathan Temple. It is the most colourful temple festivals of Kerala. But the beauty of Thrissur pooram is a pleasure for both eyes and ears. There are other poorams as well which are celebrated in Kerala. Thrissur Pooram is considered as the Mother of all Poorams. Thrissur Pooram - Cultural festival of Kerala

Having rich history, heritage and archaeological wealth, it has become a rich cultural center. Since its beginning, it has been an important center of sanskrit learning. The name "Thrissur" originated from "Thiru-Shiva-Perur" which means "the city of the sacred Siva". Considered as the cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is a city situated in the centre of the state.