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Pooram to be celebrated in Kerala on Sunday Thrissur
(Kerala): Thousands of people witnessed spectacular fireworks ahead of Thrissur
Pooram, one of the most colourful and grandest temple festivals, in Kerala. 'Thrissur
Pooram', said to be the mother of all festivals, will be celebrated on Sunday.
A display of the gold plated ornaments for elephants, huge umbrellas and other
items for the elephant parade on Sunday also attracted the enthusiasts in a big
way. This year the authorities have decided to use colourful eco-friendly crackers
instead of the traditional high decibel pyrotechnics. The featival is dedicated
to Lord Shiva. The festival commences with the arrival of small processions, from
various temples in different villages across Thrissur, and culminates at the grounds
of Vadakkunnathan Temple. "We are working to make Pooram a grand event this year.
Almost all the arrangements are getting to the final stage," said Madhavan Kutty,
member of exhibition committee. This festival is one of the biggest festivals
in Kerala as no other festival draws such an unbelievable number of people to
a single event. It is believed that King Sakthan, who ruled Cochin in the late
18th century, started the festival. The word "Pooram" literally means a group
or a meeting. It is believed that the gods and goddesses meet on the day of celebration,
which falls in the month of April-May every year. -May
2, 2009
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