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Saturday, May 7, 2011

THRISSUR POORAM-2011

                                        THRISSUR POORAM-2011

  The festivities of the Thrissur pooram began on Friday 6th May,2011 with the ceremonial Kodiyettam( flag hoisting) by various participating temples, at separate functions. The ceremony ignited a week long fervour, which will culminate on pooram day on May 12. The Thiruvambadi Devaswom held the " Kodiyetam" between 11.30 am and 12 noon. Kanattukara Surendran Asari performed the Bhoomi puja. Special pujas were performed at the temple. The Poorappurappadi was held at 2.30 pm. It coincided with the hoisting of ceremonial flags at Naduvilal and Naikanal.
   The Paramekkavu Devaswom held the Kodiyettam'between 11.45 am and 12.15 pm. The Kodiyettam of Cheru Pooram was held at the Ayyanthole, Naithalakkavu, Choorakkottukavu, Lalur, Kanimangalam, Panamukkampilly, Chembukkavu and Karamukku temples.
  The friendly competition in ceremonies such as Kootti Ezhunnellippu and Kudamattom between Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi Devaswoms is the highlight of Thrissur pooram. The first round of display of fireworks, called sample vedikettu, will be held at 7 p.m on May 10. Chamya Pradarsanam (display of caparisons) by Paramekkavu and Thruvambadi Devaswoms will be held on May 12. The Major display of fireworks will be at 3 p.m May 13.


                                                                                            Prof. John Kurakar

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