The
most colorful temple festival of Kerala. Thrissur Pooram, attracts large
masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of state and Globe.
Celebrated
in Medom (April - May) it consists of processions of rich caparisoned
elephants from various neighboring temples to the Vadakunnatha temple. The
most impressive processions are those from the Krishna Temple at
Thiruvambadi and the Devi Temple at Paramekkavu, both situated in the town
itself. This festival was introduced by Shaktan Thampuran, the Maharaja of
erstwhile Kochi State. The Pooram festival is also well known for the
magnificent display of fireworks. It is celebrated by two rival groups
representing the two divisions of Thrissur, Paramekavu and Thiruvambadi with
each other in making the display of fireworks grander and more colorful.
Each group is allowed to display a maximum of fifteen elephants and all
efforts are made by each party to secure the best elephants in South India
and the most artistic parasols, several kinds of which are raised on the
elephant during the display. The commissioning of elephants and parasols is
done in the utmost secrecy by each party to excel the other. Commencing in
the early hours in the morning, the celebrations last till the break of
dawn, the next day.
Of the rival groups participating in the
program, the most important ones are from Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi. At
the close of the Pooram both these groups enter the temple through the
western gates and come out through the southern gate to array themselves,
face to face, one from the round and other from the Municipal Office Road.
This spectacle is highly enchanting. Although this grand festival is known
as Thrissur Pooram, it is in fact the conclusion of the eight-day Utsavam
(festival) of nine temples.
The
Procession of the Thiruvambadi Pooram to the grounds of Vadakkunnatha Temple
and back is not only important, but also quite enlivening. The marvelous as
well as the magical effect of the Panchavadyam, a combination of five
percussion and wild instruments is to be felt and enjoyed.
ProgramDay
01:
Arrive Cochin Airport. Upon Arrival meet and transfer to your
hotel. Afternoon half-day sight-seeing tour of Cochin.
Day 02 :
After
breakfast leave by air-conditioned car/ coach to Thrissur. Arrive and check
in to your hotel. Rests of the day participate in the festival and
celebrations.
Day 03 :
After lunch leave by coach to
Cochin enroute visit Guruvayur Temple area including the elephant camp.
Arrive and check in at the hotel.
Day 04 :
Transfer to
Airport to connect your onward flight.
Note:
Pre & Post Festival Tours are available on request.
Cost:US
$ 265 Per person share double room
Includes:-
Accommodation in First Class Hotels (cost of deluxe & budget hotels on
request)
- All Meals starting with lunch on 9th of May & ending with
breakfast on 12th of May.
- English speaking guide
- AC Transport
Excludes:-
All Personal expenses - such as telephone, laundry, drinks, tipping etc.,
-
Items other than mentioned above.
Experience this unique festival,
a must for once in a lifetime.
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