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Venue: Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple, Vadakkancherry, Thrissur district.
Festivals of Kerala would not be complete without elephant pageantry. Uthralikkavu Pooram, the annual eight-day festival at the Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu temple, is noted for majestic elephant processions.
Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the temple is situated at Vadakkancherry in the Thrissur district of Kerala. The concluding day of the festival is celebrated as the Pooram day, when 21 elephants in traditional festival attire line up with men on top holding colourful parasols, swaying venchamarams (white whisks like those used for cheerleading) and aalavattams (peacock-feather fans).
Traditional musical ensembles like the Panchavadyam and Pandimelam add rhythm to this magical spectacle. The cultural fare during the festival includes temple and folk art performances.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about 20 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur.
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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