What is Kudamattam in Thrissur Pooram?

The most colourful event of the Pooram was the Kudamattam, display of ornamental umbrellas. The parade of the richly caparisoned elephants with ornamental fans and colourful parasols was a visual treat.

What is special in Thrissur Pooram?

It is held at the Vadakkunnathan (Shiva) Temple in Thrissur every year on the Pooram (pronounced [puːɾam]) day—the day when the moon rises with the Pooram star in the Malayalam Calendar month of Medam. It is the largest and most famous of all poorams in India.

Who started the Thrissur Pooram?

Sakthan Thampuran
The annual temple festival is more than 200 years old and was started by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Kochi, who first organized this festival and invited 10 temples – Paramekkavu, Thiruvambadi Kanimangalam, Karamucku, Laloor, Choorakottukara, Panamukkampally, Ayyanthole, Chembukkavu and Neythilakavu.

Which God is in Thrissur Pooram?

Lord Shiva
THRISSUR POORAM 2022: Thrissur Pooram is one of the biggest festivals in Kerala. It is a Hindu temple festival held in various temples of the state, though the center of attraction is Vadakkunnathan temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva where people come to pay their homage on this occasion.

What is Pooram festival?

Pooram pronounced [puːɾam] is an annual festival, which is celebrated in temples dedicated to goddesses Durga or Kali held especially in Valluvanadu area and other adjoining parts of north-central Kerala (Present Palakkad, Thrissur, Kannur, Kasaragod and Malappuram districts) after the summer harvest.

How many people are in Thrissur Pooram?

It is expected that around 10 lakh people will assemble at Thrissur to take part in this Mega Event. The Thrissur Pooram, celebrated in the Malayalam month of Medom (April-May) is a grand assembly of Gods and Goddesses in and around Thrissur.

Who is the actress in Thrissur Pooram?

Swathi ReddyVeni
Gayathri ArunMallika SukumaranAdvocateValsala MenonVeni’s Grandmother
Thrissur Pooram/Actresses

Which is the biggest pooram in Kerala?

Thrissur Pooram is the most famous of all poorams, known for fire works. The second best known Pooram in Kerala is Uthralikavu Pooram. Kavassery pooram is well known for fireworks during afternoon….

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Which is the biggest Pooram in Kerala?

Which is the second biggest Pooram in Kerala?

Uthralikavu Pooram
The second best known Pooram in Kerala is Uthralikavu Pooram.

Why is pooram celebrated?

Why Thrissur Pooram is famous?

Thrissur Pooram is known for the parade of richly caparisoned jumbos, performance of traditional music ensembles, fireworks and a sea of cheering people.