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Venue: Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple, Palappuram, Palakkad district
Imagine a grand spectacle where about 33 tuskers come together in a grand procession, offering a spectacular visual delight. Interested? Then get your bags ready for a trip to Kerala to savour this fabulous visual fiesta. Chinakkathoor Pooram is the name of this festival of colours and tuskers, held annually at the Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple, Palappuram in the district of Palakkad in north Kerala.
Chinakkathoor Pooram would come alive with performances of the Panchavadyam - the traditional Kerala orchestra - and various art forms like vellattu, theyyam, poothanum thirayum, kaalavela, kuthiravela, aandi vedan, karivela and so on. Tholpavakoothu, a ritualistic shadow puppetry, is another attraction of the festival.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Ottappalam, about 5 km.
Nearest airport: Coimbatore in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, about 85 km.
Disclaimer
In Kerala, festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and the local traditions and customs. We have calculated the festival dates based on these. But there can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. As such, these should be considered only as approximate dates and have to be confirmed with the local authorities.
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