What is special about Thrissur Pooram?

A resplendent festival celebrated with a grand display of caparisoned elephants, dazzling parasols, and percussion music, the Thrissur Pooram is a magnificent spectacle merging the spiritual and cultural essence of Kerala.

Which is the famous in the Pooram?

The chief attraction of poorams, are the caparisoned elephants. The ceremonial procession of these elephants adorned with golden nettipattam (headgear), peacock feathers and white tufts carrying the deity is the soul of pooram.

What makes the Pooram attractive?

The acrid smell of gunpowder. The heat. The dust. These are the things that make Pooram attractive.

What is the meaning of Thrissur Pooram?

Thrissur Pooram, often termed as the festival of festivals in Kerala is held in Thrissur, a northern district of Kerala. The word pooram literally means group or meeting.

Which is the second best pooram in Kerala?

Uthralikavu Pooram
The second best known Pooram in Kerala is Uthralikavu Pooram. Kavassery pooram is well known for fireworks during afternoon.

How is Pooram celebrated?

As part of the Pooram, Kudamattam ritual and performances of the traditional orchestra (melam) are all conducted. During the festival days, the temple premises will be the venue for the performances of various art forms like Kathakali and Koothu.

Which is the first Pooram in Kerala?

Thrissur Pooram, the largest and most famous of all Poorams, is observed in the month of Medam on Pooram day when the moon rises with the Pooram star.

How many elephants are in Thrissur Pooram?

50 elephants
Thrissur Pooram is being celebrated on May 10 this year. On this day, various temples are invited to the city of Thrissur to pay homage to Lord Vadakkunnathan at the Vadakkunnathan temple and the highlight of the festival is the huge procession which comprises of over 50 elephants decorated with golden ornaments.

Who is the villain in Thrissur Pooram?

‘Big Boss’ fame Sabumon Abdusamad plays the villain in the film. Though he has acted in quite a few films, ‘Thrissur Pooram’ will have Sabu in a fierce negative character.

How many elephants are there in Thrissur Pooram?

The pooram has a good collection of elephants (more than 50) decorated with nettipattam (decorative golden headdress), strikingly crafted Kolam, decorative bells, and ornaments.

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