Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram is one of the biggest festivals in Kerala. Its called Pooram of all Poorams. The Thrissur pooram is celebrated every year on the pooram day, in the month of Medam (mid-april to mid-may) month as per the malayalam calendar. Thrissur Pooram is the time when you can see probably the largest collection of decorated elephants. The pooram continues for 36 hours with its exhibition on elephants, 'panchavadyam' (a combination of five percussion and wind instruments) and fireworks.

Thrissur

Thrissur, located in central Kerala, is known as the cultural capital of Kerala. Thrissur derives its name from Tiru-Shiva-Peroor (town with name of Lord Shiva). Thrissur is known for its wonderful art and cultural heritage. Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Nataka Academy are located in Thrissur. Thrissur hosts the famous Thrissur Pooram, which is known for its beautiful fireworks and 'Kuda mattam' (a colorful display of umbrellas on top of heavily decorated elephants). I will be writing on every places of Thrissur seperately, meanwhile this is an overview of Thrissur.

Attractive places in Thrissur.

• Kerala Kalamandalam
• Peechi-Vazhani wild life sanctuary
• Thriprayar Temple
• Vadakkumnathan Temple
• Archeological Museum
• Art Museum
• Shakthan Tampuran Palace
• Vilangan Kunnu
• Zoo
• Poomala dam
  

Important festivals in Thrissur.

• Aarattupuzha Pooram
• Kodungaloor Bharani
• Thrissur Pooram