Described as the ‘cultural capital’ of Kerala, Thrissur is all set to host Today the annual ‘Thrissur Pooram’ – the state’s temple festival that attracts tens of thousands of people.
The parade of caparisoned elephants accompanied by captivating percussion support – the ‘melam’ – by teams of top professional artists will culminate Today evening with the famous ‘kudamaattam’ – the display of colourful umbrellas moved in rapid succession across the top of the lined-up elephants.
The festival will conclude in the wee hours of Friday with a magnificent display of fireworks that lasts for over an hour. According to the festival authorities, everything is in place for the ‘big day’.
With small Poorams from neighbouring temples in Thrissur joining the ceremonies from early morning, the festival is a day-long affair that leads to the fireworks late night.
The Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi Devaswoms will hold a ‘sample vedikettu,’ the first round of fireworks, as part of Thrissur Pooram celebrations, today.
Thiruvambadi Devaswam will kick off the ‘sample vedikkettu’ by 7 p.m. Thousands will throng the Swaraj Round and nearby lanes to witness the mighty display of pyrotechnics.
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