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UTHRALIKAVU POORAM - WADAKANCHERY
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| Uthralikavu Pooram is the main festival celebrated in Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple in Wadakanchery, Thrissur District, dedicated to Goddess Kali. The eight-day celebration is highlighted by day-and-night elephant processions in the month of March. The concluding day of the festival is celebrated as pooram day where about 21 elephants in traditional caparisons line up with colorful parasols and other traditional musical ensembles. There are colorful events along with rituals and folk art performances in the evenings. The glow of the traditional temple lamps provides an eye-catching view. The festivities end with the spectacular all-night pooram pageant on the last day, the highlight of the festival. |
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