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Regulations were relaxed this year for Thrissur Pooram, allowing spectators a closer and clearer view of the sample fireworks.
The fireworks sample show was held on Sunday and featured impressive displays by both Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms.
A key change this year was shifting the fire lines deeper into Thekkinkadu Maidan for better safety and crowd control, as per PESO norms.
Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram is a grand celebration of Kerala’s cultural and spiritual essence.
Celebrated in the Malayalam month of medam (April-May), the pooram is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidanam in Thrissur and is considered the mother of all poorams (annual festival).
It was started by Raja Rama Varma, famously known as Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790–1805), with the participation of 10 different temples.
Majestic elephants adorned in traditional attire and traditional orchestra music are part of the festival.
The Arattupuzha Pooram was the biggest festival in Kerala before Thrissur Pooram.
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