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Event date: 30-01-2010
Venue: Koorkancherry Sree Maheswara Temple, Thrissur district.
Though the presiding deity of the temple is Lord Maheswara (Siva), the festival celebrates the seven-day Thaipooya Mahotsavam dedicated to Subramanya, his son. The spectacular Kavadiyattom, a ritual dance, starts in the morning and nearly 10 groups, each comprising 30 ambalakkavadi and 60 pookkavadi, participate. An ambalakkavadi is a decorated model of a temple, six to 10 feet tall, which a male devotee carries on his shoulder. Pookkavadi is bow-shaped and decorated with flowers. The Kavadiyattom goes on till noon, followed by an elephant procession. Then it is resumed again at night and continues till dawn. A dazzling fireworks display marks the conclusion of the festival.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about 2 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km away 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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