Religious Festival · Kerala
Thrissur Pooram
Vadakkunnathan Temple grounds, Thrissur
Photo: Rameshng, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Thrissur’s temple festival of caparisoned elephants, percussion and fireworks.
Thrissur Pooram gathers temple processions around the Vadakkunnathan temple, with rows of caparisoned elephants, the Kudamattam parasol exchange, percussion ensembles and fireworks. Check the official listing for the date.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Vadakkunnathan Temple grounds, Thrissur, Kerala.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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