Thrissur Pooram 2026 Celebrated with Grandeur in Kerala
The world-famous Thrissur Pooram festival was celebrated at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala, featuring the iconic 'Ilanjithara Melam' and elephant procession.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Thrissur Pooram is celebrated at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala.
- The festival was established by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin.
- Key attractions include the 'Ilanjithara Melam' (percussion ensemble) and 'Kudamattom'.
- It is held annually in the Malayalam month of Medam.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–5 | Miscellaneous GK is tested across all state exam categories. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Low | 2–5 | UPSC focuses on depth, not breadth. General items are tested only when they have policy relevance. |
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Practice Questions
Q1. Thrissur Pooram is a famous festival of which Indian state?
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Thrissur Pooram is the most famous temple festival of Kerala.
Q2. Who is credited with starting the Thrissur Pooram festival?
- Marthanda Varma
- Sakthan Thampuran
- Pazhassi Raja
- Ravi Varma
Explanation: Raja Rama Varma (Sakthan Thampuran) started the festival in 1798.
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