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  Thrissur Pooram 2026: Kerala’s grandest temple festival returns with rituals, rhythm and scale

  Spirituality | April 26, 2026 11:42 IST

  Thrissur Pooram 2026, held on April 26 at Vadakkunnathan Temple, brought together 10 temples in a grand cultural and religious celebration. Key highlights included Kanimangalam Sastha’s ceremonial entry, elephant processions, Kudamattam, and traditional percussion.

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  2 killed, 15 injured as banyan tree branch falls on Thrissur Pooram festival procession

  India | April 24, 2021 9:37 IST

  Two persons were killed and 15 injured when a branch of a banyan tree fell on a procession held as part of the Thrissur Pooram festival held here past midnight, police said on Saturday.

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  As Thrissur braces up for a subdued Pooram, artist creates replica of famous Kerala festival

  India | May 02, 2020 8:32 IST

  Arguably one of the biggest festivals of south India and the biggest temple festival of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram got cancelled for the first time in 58 years due to the coronavirus pandemic that has brought life as we know it to a standstill. Thousands of people visit the festival from across the world. Sunil Kumar, a Sharjah-based artist recreated the Pooram on a forex sheet when he created a replica of the famous festival. 

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  SC allows 2 Kerala temples to display fireworks during 'Thrissur Pooram'

  India | April 11, 2019 20:57 IST

  The top court directed the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) to grant the approval for fireworks within three days from the date on which the temples move application.

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  Indian IS leader's audio clip calls for ‘lone wolf’ attacks during Kumbh Mela, Thrissur Pooram

  India | November 15, 2017 13:08 IST

  Rashid Abdullah, the leader of the Kasargod IS module, has called for ‘lone wolf’ attacks targeting Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram.

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  Mother of Kerala festivals Thrissur Pooram begins

  India | April 15, 2013 13:38 IST

  Thrissur, Apr 15: Thrissur Pooram, billed as the "mother of all festivals" in Kerala, begins Monday. The grand finale, however, will be days later, with the fireworks display on Sunday.The participating temples include the Vadakunnathan