February 27, 2005

Uthralikavu Pooram

Event Date : 1 Mar,2005

Venue: Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple, Vadakkancherry, Thrissur

The Uthralikkavu Pooram, is one of the most important festivals of central Kerala. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Kali, and is celebrated at the Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple in Vadakkancherry in the district of Thrissur, usually sometime in February.

The colourful elephant processions during the day and night, accompanied by the resounding Panchavadyam and the Pandimelam - two types of drum orchestration ? thrill the devotees.

The evenings are eventful with rituals and folk art performances, in the glow of the traditional temple lamps, that continue until dawn. On the concluding day is the spectacular all-night pooram pageant, the highlight of the festival.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about 20 km away.

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur.