Famous as the festivity of festivals, Thrissur Pooram has a custom of more than 200 years. This outstanding event was outset by Sakthan Thampuran, the former ruler of Kochi. Held on the Moolam asterism in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May), celebration related events take place at the Vadakkumnathan temple located in the heart of Thrissur town and the abutting Thekkinkadu ground.
Another main attraction of this pooram festival is the ilanjithara melam, a highly enchanting performance of traditional instruments which attracts the thousands gathered to a state of high spirits and bliss. Almost 250 odd artistes participate in this traditional orchestra led by chenda artistes and the spirit is reflected by the thousands of viewers who wave their hands in accordance to the music generated.
The chenda,kurumkuzhal, komb and edathalam(traditional instruments of Kerala). At last but not least the festival marked by a grand fireworks show.
The celebration sports an bewitching line-up of vivacious decked up elephants and is starred by social occasion. Concern fleet and rhythmic changing of brilliantly colorful and sequined parasols, the kudamattom ceremony is one among the high spot and is a incisive watched event.
Kerala Sightseer 