Thrissur Pooram

Also referred to as the festival of festivals, Thrissur Pooram is a grand celebration of Kerala’s cultural and spiritual essence. The festival is held in the months of April - May in the Thekkinadu ground adjoining the Vaddakumnathan Temple in the town of Thrissur. Thrissur Pooram has a history dating back to 200 years. It was started by Shakthan Thampuran, Maharaja of Kochi and inclu....
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Activities

What You Should Not Miss at Thrissur Pooram:

  • Arrival of poorams filled with vibrantly-caparisoned elephants, traditional music, and a dazzling display of parasols.
  • Kudamattom ceremony that involves quick and rhythmic changing of parasols.
  • Ilanjithara Melam that includes a traditional orchestra and a euphoric participation by thousands of spectators.
  • Grand fireworks show that marks the end of the festival.

Organized By

Department of Tourism, Kerala
Pradeep Chandran,Tourist Information Officer
Department of Tourism
94471 16098

How to reach

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 58 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Thrissur, which is 1 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Thrissur, which is 1KMs away.
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Event Details
Venue Address
Thekkinkadu Maidanam
Date Time

10 May 2022 - 10 May 2022

TICKET INFORMATION

Free

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