![]() The day witnesses stunning musical performances and traditional acts. The celebrations are held on a large scale in the heart of Thrissur at the Sri Vadakkunathan Temple. ![]() Thrissur Pooram is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala every year. Thrissur Pooram 2022 will be observed on Tuesday, May 10. About 300 stalls participate in the two-month Pooram, which attracts nearly 10 lakh people every year," said Rajesh.Thrissur Pooram falls in the Medam month of the Malayalam calendar, which falls in April or May. “It will create a huge loss to various sectors, including hotels. In fact, no Pooram this year also means a big loss to the state. We request the government to announce a special financial package for the performing artistes,” he said, who was also the Pramani (chief) of the Ilanjithara Melam for 20 years. “Our income for the year is based on the two-month-long festival season. That is why each Devaswoms associated with the Pooram decided to call it off entirely,” he added.Īccording to Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, who has been associated with the Ilanjithara Melam, a percussion performance, for the last 40 years, artistes are usually busy throughout March, April and May months. “If we were to parade even one elephant, it will attract a crowd. “But in the present situation, it is not possible,” said Thiruvambady Devaswom president P Chandrasekaran. “Although there were no festivities, the ritual of parading one elephant took place," said Rajesh. Incidentally, there have been three occasions when the centuries-old festival witnessed only rituals in 1962 during the Indo-China war, during the Malabar Rebellion in 1922 and in 1948 after the death of Mahatma Gandhi. “The festival is like a market where I would shop for small commodities for my home," he said, adding, “It’s an integral part of our culture. Unnikrishnan, a Pooram-fan from Thrissur, said he cannot imagine a year without the Pooram. ![]() “It is also a chance for us to get a closer look at our favourite tuskers.” “Every ritual is special to a person who loves the Pooram,” said James Kottarappally, who attends the Pooram every year. They would have to wait another year to enjoy the traditional rituals such as Ilanjithara Melam (percussion performance), Madathil Varavu (a procession of elephants and deity accompanied by percussion performance), Kudamattam (exchange of decorated umbrellas) and the fireworks. The Thekkinkad Maidan, which was gearing up to host the most spectacular temple festival, bears a deserted look, leaving the festival fans heartbroken. However, a year without the festival is unimaginable for any Thrissur resident or an ardent Pooram fan. ![]()
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