Grand line-up: Thrissur Pooram celebrations begin in Kerala
Thrissur Pooram, normally known as pooram of all pooram, was started by Shakthan Thampuran.- The fireworks, rhythmic presentation of Thimila and maddalam with edakka and the systematic rendering of chenda, all make the Pooram of Poorams unique.
- The Three-and-half-hour-long symphony culminated in the afternoon. Then followed the most attractive element of the pooram: Elanjitharamelam, the symphony of drums. This is nicknamed the largest "Divine Orchestra" because of the participation by a
- Kelathu Kuttappan Marar, in the absence of veteran nnamanada Parameswara Marar, led the ensemble of musical instruments, in which almost all major and minor artistes from the State participated.
- From then on starts the famous "Madathil ninnulla Varvu'' (the entry from Brahmaswam Madam), accompanied by panchavadyam and elephants.
- The festival began with the entry of different small 'pooram's to meet Bhagavathy of Thiruvambady.
- The "pooram" became a festival of all castes, religions and beliefs; there is only one thought, which is to celebrate the day with full of joy.
- The intention behind celebrating this festival was to concretize love and affection between all the people and devote a day for it.
Thrissur Pooram, normally known as pooram of all pooram, was started by Shakthan Thampuran.
Grand line-up: Thrissur Pooram celebrations begin in Kerala
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