Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram is one of the popular and colourful festival held at famous Vadakkunnatha Temple of Thrissur District at Kerala, India. Temple is situated in the Thrissur town itself. Lots of people from all over the world visit during the Pooram festival and celebrate and enjoy the colourful festival without any religious barriers.
The Pooram celebrations begins seven days before main Pooram. It starts with the ceremonial flag hoisting (kodiyettam) by different participating temples.
Main attractions of Pooram are the golden elephant caparison (Nettipattam), elephant accouterments (Chamayam), ornamental fan made of peacock feathers (Aalavattam), Royal fan (Venchamarom), sacred bells and decorative umbrellas, Chenda Melam & fire works.
