Thrisssur Pooram is one of the biggest festivals in Kerala. Thrisssur
Pooram
Is celebrated every
year in Medam (april) month in the Thrissur town. The Pooram continues for 36 hours. It attracts a
lot of people from different places in India as well as other nations. Thrisssur
Pooram
Is hosted by two
temples – Paramekkavu and Thiruvampadi. Famous ‘Thekkinkadu maidhanam’ is the
spot where pooram is held.
History behind Thrisssur Pooram
It is believed that every year the gods in the two temples ‘
Paramekkavu and Thiruvampadi’ meets together for one day. This day is
celebrated by the believers as a holy festival. The Pooram starts early in the
morning at the time of Kanimangalam sasthavu ezhunnellipu. Thrissur pooram was
started in 1798 by Sakthan Thampuran or Raja Rama Varma. He was the ruler of
Cochin. This was a major breakthrough in the culture of Kerala. Common man got
access to these festivals who were denied passage to temples at that time.
Attractions of Thrissur pooram
Elephants are the major attractions of Thrissur pooram. Around
50 elephants will be present during the time of festival. There is an
exhibition of elephants just two days before Thrissur pooram. It is known as ‘Aana
Chamaya Pradharshanam’.
Then there is the musical fiesta. ‘Ilanjithara melam’ is
famous for its use of drums, pipe, trumpets and cymbal.
‘Kudamattam’ is another event. The two temples exchange colorful
and beautifully crafted umbrellas which is spectacular to the eyes.
Watch Thrissur pooram Live
April 21st is this year’s date for Thrissur
Pooram . Live show of Thrissur Pooram is telecasted in Jaihind TV. Stay tuned
for more updates on this.
