THRISSUR POORAM

THRISSUR POORAM(29-4-2015) Today is the famous pooram at Thrissur (full name is Thrissivaperur) The centre of the town , something of a hill, is occupied by Vadakunnathan (Siva) temple. All Deities are brought on elephant back with drum beating. The main competition is between Paramekavu and Thiruvambadi temples. The high light is kudamattam or changing of parasols, like ladies changing saris and there is maximum crowd, from five to six in the evening. I did not find it so exciting, as the commentators were crowing about. The beneficiaries are the merchants, whose business during three days, may run into millions. Tomorrow morning at three is fire works. It is said that a North Indian , seeing it for the first time, thought it is actual war!