ELEPHANT FESTIVAL AT THRISSUR Location : Thrissur, 83 km north of Kochi Celebrated At : Thekkinkadu Maidan outside the Vadakkunathan Temple Major Attraction : Line of beautifully caparisoned elephants, fireworks When To Go : April to May

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If you wonder what else you can do beside cruising on the backwaters, getting an ayurvedic massage and messing with the sands, you should reshuffle your thoughts, because aptly you are in God's own country. You will always find something or the other to elevate your spirits - be it mist-clad mountains or handsomely decorated elephants at Thrissur. 'Puram', the most colourful temple festival of Thrissur (or Trichur, as is known locally), attracts thousands of people to witness the grand elephant procession. Apparantly, no celebration in Kerala is complete without an elephant pageant. The gentle pachyderm has been revered a noble position and accorded the privilege of fetching numerous gods and goddesses of this land. Interestingly, many well-to-do families in Kerala, until a few years ago, owned an elephant which was considered as a member of the household.

A Festival For The People, By The People And With The People

Considered to be a people's festival, the 'Pooram' is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidan outside the Vadakkunathan Temple in the Malayali month of Medam (April-May). Beautifully caparisoned elephants in two processions representing the Thiruvambadi and Paramekkavu temples, compete to create impressive sights and sounds. The celebration eventuates in the early hours of the dawn and continues till the break of the next day. Each group is allowed to perform with a maximum of fifteen elephants and extensive efforts are made by each party to insure the best elephants of South India and the most colourful and artistic cloaks, several kinds of which are raised on the elephants during the display. The commissioning of elephants and parasols is done while maintaining an utmost secrecy by each party to surpass the other. The mammoths decorated with gold ornaments, each ridden with three priests, are a splendid sight to behold. Tourists can crowd at the maidan with their loved ones and see the elephants stand still, ears flapping nonchalantly. Soon a magnificent work of fireplay will enchant you as hundreds of cylindrical drums of the Chenda Melam orchestra rise to a deafning crescendo. The procession of the Thiruvambadi Pooram to the grounds of Vadakkunnatha Temple and back is not only fascinating, but much more than that. Listen to the magical euphony of the 'Panchavadyam', a combination of five percussion and wind instruments, a joy to the ears that is to be felt to be described. The revelry continues all night with the Vadakkunathan Temple act as a backdrop in a blaze of coloured lights.

Choose Your Way

The Thrissur 'Puram' being one of the most celebrated festivals of this southern state of Kerala, attracts thousands of spectators during the festive time. Special KSRTC buses are also regulated between Thrissur and other destinations like Guruvayur, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Kozhikode and Trivandrum. The nearest airhead is the Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery, 45 km from Thrissur. One can fly upto there, then get a cab to reach the festive destination. However, if you are planning to come from Ernakulam (79 km) or Trivandrum (275 km), you have to drive on NH 47 that links Salem to Kanyakumari.

Top 5 Highlights of Elephant Festival At Thrissur

Thrissur - The Cultural Capital of Kerala Plan a holiday trip to Thrissur in Kerala and witness how tradition blends impeccably with religion, making a date for heart-rippling enjoyment. Walk along the streets of Trissur and see locales dressed in colourful attires painting a new world of divinity at every corner of their city. The Charm of Thrissur Puram Thrissur Puram is a two-centuries old temple festival known for its unique pomp and pageantry. Watch the breathtaking parade of 30 richly caparisoned elephants at the Vadakkumnathan temple, each escorted with three efficient priests sitting atop them. Magnificent Play of Light and Sound Thrissur Pooram, one of the best known festivals of the world, is indeed a colourful and vibrant show of culture. One will be spellbound to see a wide array of elephants accompanied by the fabulous performances by musicians and percussion artists. See The Fire In The Sky The Thrissur festival is also known for a grand display of fireworks in the night. A variety of fireworks lit up dark canopy above Thrissur, which is a lovely scene to behold. Get To Know The Royal Porter After the Thrissur Pooram, don't miss the chance to have a chit chat with the 'mahouts' of the temple elephants. Get to know their lifestyle that can be as varied as Kerala itself. Your Name Your Email Your Phone no. Your Country Arrival date MM Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  YYYY 2008 2009 2010 Duration of Visit Days 1-7 Days 7-14 Days 14-21 Days 21-28 Days 28+ Days No. of people Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+  Children 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Please describe your travel requirements: » Glorious Kerala Get into an exhilarating ride on Kerala backwaters blended perfectly with the adventure of Periyar jungles for a thrill-pack holiday. Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour » Southern Splendours Get an out of the world experience in Tamil Nadu, the land of ornately sculptured temples and rich culture, and Kerala, where swaying palm trees take you to a dreamland of snake boats. Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour » Unforgettable South & Beaches Live life at Goa beaches, chase your dreams in the temples of Tamil Nadu and lose yourself in the spine-chilling jungles of Kerala with the unforgettable South tour. Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour Get More Tours... Lakshadweep A world of unexplored oceans, picturesque islands, lovely beaches with some of the most exciting undersea adventures.. Goa Beaches Washed by tides twice a day and refashioned by monsoons, the beaches of Goa have always something new to offer. Tamil Nadu With a tint of Dravidian influence, the temple state of Tamil Nadu caress both spirituality and adventure in her sleeves. Pondicherry The only city in India where you can taste the French flavours, seaside Pondicherry is like taking a leisure from your vacation. South India Unleash in South India, enjoy the blue seas, awe at legendary temple architecture and enjoy cool coconut water.

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