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Thrissur Pooram held in all its glory
Thrissur Pooram Held In All Its Glory. The two centuries old popular temple festival in Kerala-- Thrissur Pooram -- was held here today in all its pomp and glory as thousands of people from far and near, including foreign tourists, witnessed the parade of 30 richly caparisoned elephants and performance by over 500 percussionists.
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Thrissur: The two centuries old popular temple festival in Kerala-- Thrissur Pooram -- was held here today in all its pomp and glory as thousands of people from far and near, including foreign tourists, witnessed the parade of 30 richly caparisoned elephants and performance by over 500 percussionists.
The spectacle of face-to-face meeting of the 30 elephants -- 15 each from the Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady temples -- and 'Kudamattam' (change of colourful ornamental silk parasols by people mounted on their top in quick succession) at the sprawling Thekkinkadu maidan provided a visual treat to the people who thronged the venue.
The festival, in its 217th edition, also gave an insight into the best of temple art and culture in 'God's Own Country' with the music ensembles of 'Panchavadyam' and 'Pandimelam' in front of the elephants by the percussionists.
The display of golden caparasons (Nettipattams), ornamental fan made of peacock feathers, royal fans, sacred bells and decorative umbrellas were a sight to watch as the two main dewasoms competed with each other to outperform.
