Thrissur Pooram 2026 Celebrated with Traditional Fervor in Kerala
The iconic Thrissur Pooram festival was celebrated at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala with a grand display of caparisoned elephants and percussion.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Thrissur Pooram 2026 celebrated at Vadakkunnathan Temple, Kerala.
- The festival was established by Raja Rama Varma (Sakthan Thampuran).
- Key attractions include 'Kudamattom' and 'Ilanjithara Melam'.
- It is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Medam.
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Practice Questions
Q1. Thrissur Pooram is celebrated at which famous temple?
- Sabarmati Temple
- Vadakkunnathan Temple
- Guruvayur Temple
- Meenakshi Temple
Explanation: Thrissur Pooram is held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala.
Q2. Who is credited with starting the Thrissur Pooram festival?
- Marthanda Varma
- Sakthan Thampuran
- Raja Raja Chola
- Pazhassi Raja
Explanation: Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin, started the festival.
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