Indian expats rush home to celebrate epic 'Thrissur Pooram'

Tuesday, 10 May 2022 13:49

By ARN News Staff

Hundreds of Indian expats have returned to their home state of Kerala to witness the biggest temple festival in the state.

Every year, the Shiva temple in the city of Thrissur marks the festival for over 36 hours, with the majestic elephant procession, featuring 30 of the most famous elephants in Kerala, taking the spotlight.

The colourful parasols, beating of the drums and fireworks display are integral to the celebrations.

Listen to Hit 96.7's Shabu Kilithattil reminisce about the Thrissur Pooram, and why its return after a two-year hiatus makes it extra special.

സ്‌പെഷ്യൽ ന്യൂസ് അങ്ങനെയാണോ പൂരം ഉണ്ടായത്? ചരിത്രം എന്തായാലും ഭൂമുഖത്തെ ഏറ്റവും മോടിയേറിയ സവിശേഷ സംഭവം എന്നാണ് തൃശ്ശൂർ പൂരത്തെ യുനെസ്‌കോ വിശേഷിപ്പിച്ചത്. അതിലൊരു തരി പോലും അതിശയോക്തിയില്ല തർക്കമില്ലാത്ത സൗന്ദര്യമല്ലേ.. ഗജവീരന്മാർ പഞ്ചവാദ്യ ഘോഷയാത്ര ഇലഞ്ഞിത്തറമേളം കുടമാറ്റം, പുലരുന്നതിനു മുമ്പുള്ള വെടിക്കെട്ട്... #thrissurpooram2022 #SpecialNews #shabukilithattil
Posted by Hit 96.7 FM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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