Which elephant is in Thrissur Pooram?
Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran
‘Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran’, the controversial elephant which was earlier denied permission to take part in the festivities by the authorities on health grounds, ‘opened’ the annual festival at the ancient Vadakkumnathan temple here.
Who started the festival Thrissur Pooram?
Rama Varma Kunhjippilla Thampuran
Thrissur Pooram (തൃശ്ശൂര് പൂരം) was the brainchild of Rama Varma Kunhjippilla Thampuran, or Rama Varma IX, famously known as Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790–1805).
Which year Thrissur Pooram started?
1798
Thrissur Pooram History: The two-centuries-old Thrissur Pooram had its origin in 1798, through a royal edict of the then Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Shakthan Thampuran, a powerful ruler of the erstwhile princely state of Cochin.
How is pooram celebrated?
Most pooram festivals have at least one ornately decorated elephant being paraded in the procession taken out of the temple precincts. Vela is also a festival like pooram. Thrissur Pooram is the most famous of all poorams, known for fire works. The second best known Pooram in Kerala is Uthralikavu Pooram.
Is Thrissur Pooram a festival?
Thrissur Pooram is a Malayalam festival that is celebrated annually at Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur. Thrissur Pooram festival is celebrated on the Pooram day, when the moon rises with the Pooram star in the month of Medam. This Pooram is the largest and most famous of all Poorams.
What is the price of elephant in Kerala?
Major Mammals
| Sl. No. | Species | No. of animals (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elephant | 7490 |
| 2 | Gaur | 17860 |
| 3 | Malabar Giant Squirrel | — |
| 4 | Nilgiri Langur | — |
How many elephants were paraded during the Thrissur Pooram festival?
About 100 captive elephants were paraded on Wednesday during Thrissur Pooram, the largest annual temple festival in Kerala, without the requisite approval from the Animal Welfare Board of India. The 36-hour-long festival was marked colourful fireworks, percussion and parading of caparisoned elephants in Thrissur town.
What is the Thrissur Pooram festival?
The 36-hour-long festival was marked colourful fireworks, percussion and parading of caparisoned elephants in Thrissur town. The Thrissur Pooram is being held since 1798 at Thekkinkkadu ground in front of the famous Vadakkunnathan Siva temple.
Should elephants in Kerala be allowed to be used for performance?
Activists point out that section 23 of the Kerala Captive Elephants Rules, 2003, makes it mandatory that elephants be exhibited or used for performance only if their owners are registered with the Animal Welfare Board and permission is obtained from the board.
How many temples send their Pooram accompanied by elephants?
The 10 temples send their pooram (complete procession) accompanied by elephants carrying deities. Exchange of ornamental umbrellas atop the elephants standing face to face is one of the spectacular events of the festival.