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The Uthralikavu Pooram has a long history and deep cultural significance in Kerala. The festival is believed to have been celebrated for over a century, with its roots tied to the worship of goddess Bhagavathy. It is a traditional event that showcases Kerala's rich heritage, customs, and rituals, and it has evolved into one of the most vibrant and grand temple festivals in the region. The Pooram is marked by the involvement of three major temples – Enkakkad, Wadakkanchery, and Kumbalangad – and is characterized by friendly competition between these temples during the celebrations.

Sree Ruthira Mahakaalikavu Temple is dedicated to goddess Kali. The annual festival here is the most famous event in the region and is called the Uthralikavu Pooram. The eightday celebration is highlighted by elephant processions by day and night. The concluding day of the festival is celebrated as Pooram day, when twentyone elephants in traditional caparisons line up in the maidan (grounds) with mahouts sitting atop them holding colourful parasols and swaying white tufts and peacock feather fans.

Traditional musical ensembles like Panchavadyam, Pandimelam etc. add rhythm to this enchanting spectacle. The allnight Pooram is conducted in the glow of the traditional temple torches called Theevatti , which heightens its ethereal aura. The cultural fare during the festival includes temple and folk art performances.

Uthralikavu Pooram is famous for is its unique Fireworks, Panchavadyam and pageantry of Elephants, apart from many other events of attraction.The Nadapura Panchavadyan at Wadakanchery Siva temple is considered to be second best panchavadyan events among kerala festivals; the first being the famous Madathil varavu of Trichur pooram. Similarly, the fireworks at Uthralikavu Pooram is very much popular for its uniqueness. People from far off places come exclusively to enjoy it.

Pooram may appear to an onlooker as a seasonal festival , a day of joy and merry making. But for a Wadakancherian it is a day of great meaning and purpose, a day of importance and significance, and a day of great many things for which he has been anxiously looking forward. In fact he feels on top of the world and his earthly Wadakanchery excels paradise if there is one.

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Uthralikavu Temple
Explore the temple dedicated to goddess Bhagavathy, where the main festival rituals take place..

Wadakkanchery Town
A quaint town with traditional Kerala architecture and cultural attractions, ideal for a leisurely visit.

The Church of Our Lady of Dolors
The Church of Our Lady of Dolors, Thrissur is also known as the New Church and is the biggest church in South Asia.

Thrissur City:
Known as the cultural capital of Kerala, it offers various attractions like Vadakkunnathan Temple and Shakthan Thampuran Palace.

The Archeological & Art Museum at Thrissur
The Archeological & Art Museum at Thrissur is a depository of graceful stone sculptures, antique jewelry and intricately carved wooden

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Viyyoor Police Station
Thrissur, Kerala, India

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