How many elephants are there in pooram?
A celebration of the masses The celebrations involve 16 caparisoned elephants, massive decorated umbrellas, percussion artists, dancers and massive fireworks- all witnessed by lakhs of ‘poora premikal’ or pooram lovers who throng the venue.
Is Thrissur Pooram a festival?
A resplendent festival celebrated with a grand display of caparisoned elephants, dazzling parasols, and percussion music, the Thrissur Pooram is a magnificent spectacle merging the spiritual and cultural essence of Kerala.
Which district is Anayadi?
Kollam District
Anayadi (i), Sooranadu North Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism.
What is the animal of pooram?
Thechikottukavu Ramachandran, the tallest elephant in Kerala, has long been the centre of a controversy. On Saturday, the Thrissur district administration revoked its ban on parading the elephant in the famous Thrissur Pooram temple festival in Kerala.
How many elephants are there for Thrissur Pooram?
What is the Thrissur Pooram festival?
The Thrissur Pooram is an annual temple festival held in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is held at the Vadakkunnathan (Shiva) Temple in Thrissur every year on the Pooram (pronounced [puːɾam]) day—the day when the moon rises with the Pooram star in the Malayalam Calendar month of Medam.
What is Poora Vilambaram in Thrissur?
Poora Vilambaram is a custom where the elephant pushes open the south entrance gate of the Vadakkunnathan Temple, which hosts the Thrissur Pooram, with the idol of ‘Neithilakkavilamma’ atop it. The first round of pyrotechnics, known as Sample Vedikettu, happens on the fourth day after the flag hoisting of the Pooram.
What are the best fireworks in Thrissur?
Thrissur pooram main fireworks (vedikettu / വെടിക്കെട്ട് ) are well renowned all over the country. This amazing display of fireworks is held in the heart of Thrissur city, in Thekkinkadu Maidan . Thiruvambadi and Parmekavu are the main participants in this event. The main fireworks begin in the early morning of the seventh day.
What is the history of the Viyyur police station?
Viyyur Police Station formed in 1983. As per the G.O (RT) 3358/83/ Home Dated 26.10.1983, the Police Station commenced functioning in the present building in 1988. Total area of Police station jurisdiction is 169.87 sq KM, comprising of 9 Villages. Police station bordering with Thrissur East.P.S, Mannuthy.P.S, Peramangalam.P.S, & Wadakkanchery.P.S