Grand line-up: Thrissur Pooram celebrations begin in Kerala

30 April 2015 11:32 AM IST

Thrissur Pooram, normally known as pooram of all pooram, was started by Shakthan Thampuran.
The fireworks, rhythmic presentation of Thimila and maddalam with edakka and the systematic rendering of chenda, all make the Pooram of Poorams unique.
The Three-and-half-hour-long symphony culminated in the afternoon. Then followed the most attractive element of the pooram: Elanjitharamelam, the symphony of drums. This is nicknamed the largest "Divine Orchestra" because of the participation by a
Kelathu Kuttappan Marar, in the absence of veteran nnamanada Parameswara Marar, led the ensemble of musical instruments, in which almost all major and minor artistes from the State participated.
From then on starts the famous "Madathil ninnulla Varvu'' (the entry from Brahmaswam Madam), accompanied by panchavadyam and elephants.
The festival began with the entry of different small 'pooram's to meet Bhagavathy of Thiruvambady.
The "pooram" became a festival of all castes, religions and beliefs; there is only one thought, which is to celebrate the day with full of joy.
The intention behind celebrating this festival was to concretize love and affection between all the people and devote a day for it.

Thrissur Pooram, normally known as pooram of all pooram, was started by Shakthan Thampuran.