Arattupuzha Pooram
Venue: Arattupuzha Temple, Thrissur district.
Aarattupuzha Pooram, the largest elephant stage entry in which about 70 majestically caparisoned elephants participated. Aarattupuzha is about 14 km from Thrissur town. The famous Ayyappa temple at Aarattupuzha is just 14 kms from Thrissur, and celebrates its annual pooram festival during March.
The final pooram is conducted with sixty one caparisoned elephants bearing bright coloured umbrellas and parasols, presenting an unparalleled spectacle. The temple ensemble lends a majestic tenor to the extravaganza.Legend has it that the patron deities of the neighbouring villages ride majestically caparisoned tuskers to arrive in a procession at the Arattupuzha village on the festival day.
For Kerala, March is the month of festivals and if you would like to have a close to heart feel of the real essence of Kerala, it is the best time to visit the state, since the festivals here are not merely religion oriented. They reflect in them the social and cultural ambience of the state. One such festival for you to spend some fruitful and memorable moments is the annual pooram festival at Arattupuzha temple, the biggest of all poorams in Kerala held at Arattupuzha in Thrissur District. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The festival features about sixty caparisoned elephants and finely decked silken parasols and white whisks. This is one place where you can lend your ears to the sweet traditional musical ensembles of the state, too.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about 14 km away
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur.
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