Thrissur Pooram

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Even as the celebrations of the Thrissur Pooram festival was scaled down in view of the firework unit explosion that claimed around 15 lives, thousands thronged the ground of the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur city recently to witness the festival.

About Thrissur Pooram

• It is one of the most popular temple festivals in Kerala. 
• It is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidanam of Vadakkunnathan Temple in the heart of the Thrissur district, every year in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May).
• The history of Thrissur Pooram dates back over 200 years.
• Often called the “Mother of all Poorams.” It was the brainchild of Raja Rama Varma, or famously known as Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790–1805). 
• It unites ten temples in a spectacular display of devotion and rivalry.
• Major participants include Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple and Thiruvambady Krishna Temple.
• Highlights:
  • Elephant Processions: Over 50 richly adorned elephants carry idols amid Panchavadyam music and melam beats. 
  • Kudamattam: Thrilling parasol exchanges between rival groups showcase precision and flair. 
  • Fireworks Spectacle: Midnight display features aerial bursts and ground effects lasting hours. 
  • Panchapradakshinam: Deities circle the ancient Vadakkunnathan Temple in a sacred ritual.
  • Ilanjithara Melam: A mesmerizing performance of traditional instruments.

Source: DH

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