It is considered the oldest among all temple festivals, currently running its 1436th annual edition in march 2018, and several other grand festivals including thrissur pooram and kuttanellur pooram were once part of this mother of festivals. About arattupuzha sree sastha temple the famous sree sastha temple is situated at arattupuzha, a beautiful, quiet village located 15km away from thrissur town. The firecrackers, special delicacies, the decorations and most importantly the majestic elephants are all to look forward to for a lifetime. Arattupuzha pooram one of the worlds oldest temple. It is considered as meeting place of gods and goddesses. This pooram is the ritualistic opener for the events of the day, and all other poorams have to wait until the procession of pisharikkal bhagavathy starts and ends. The arattupuzha pooram celebrated on the malayalam month meenam march is famous and hundreds of elephants participate in this festival,bearing bright colored umbrellas and parasols, presenting a. This pooram is also known as the greatest festival of gods on the earth. Depending on the nature of presiding deity, history of the temple, local traditions and resources these festivals take different names, hues and forms.
Arattupuzha pooram is the annual festival observed at the sastha or ayyappa temple temple at arattupuzha thrissur district in kerala. Mentioned in many historical books and folk arts, the temple is very popular among the. Apr 15, 2020 agriculture minister vs sunil kumar said that it was also decided to not conduct the arattupuzha pooram that comes under the cochin devaswom board. Thrissur the oldest pooram temple festival in all of kerala, the arattupuzha pooram is held at the sree sastha temple in thrissur for a period of seven days each year. Arattupuzha pooram one of the worlds oldest temple festivals. Arattupuzha pooram 2019 date arattupuzha sastha or ayyappa. Read the below article to know more about arattupuzha pooram.
It is believed that the deity of arattupuzha temple is the embodiment of the divine potential of guru vasishta, the master of rama. Mar 17, 2019 arattupuzha pooram is the annual festival observed at the sastha or ayyappa temple temple at arattupuzha thrissur district in kerala. Arattupuzha pooram is the yearly celebration at the sastha or ayyappa temple at arattupuzha thrissur district in kerala. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the. Located on the banks of the karuvannur river, arattupuzha is home to the annual arattupuzha pooram that stages the grand spectacle of numerous caparisoned elephants lined up in a row to the accompaniment of ethnic percussion concerts. Eveningprior to pooram all elephants go through extensive medical check up. Thrissur the oldest pooram temple festival in all of kerala, the arattupuzha pooram is held at the sree sastha temple in thrissur.
Sarpam thullal dance of snakes or nagakalam pattu, is a unique form of mystical. Firework displays are also part of the celebration. Peruvanam pooram is one of the most popular temple festivals of the south indian state of kerala. Believers say that at this conclave, all gods and goddesses gather during the time period of the pooram.
The famous ayyapa temple at aarattupuzha is just 14 kms from thrissur and celebrates its annual pooram festival during the month of march. It is brought back after the thottipal pooram to the sastha temple and then regular rituals and sreebhoothabali are performed. Peruvanam pooram is one of the most popular temple festivals of the south indian state of. Its current form is credited to the former ruler of cochin, his highness ramavarma raja, popularly known as sakthan thampuran. The venue for this festival is the sree sastha temple, of lord ayyappa. While the arattupuzha pooram has a history of more than years, paramekkavu temple is 600 years old and thiruvambady is still. You are watching tharakkal pooram, the festivities on the evening of the sixth day of arattupuzha pooram 2011.
Arattupuzha pooram thrissur the famous ayyappa temple at aarattupuzha is just 14 kms south of thrissur town, and celebrates its annual pooram festival in aprilmay. The arattupuzha pooram is commonly referred to as the granddaddy of all poorams. The oldest pooram temple festival in all of kerala, the arattupuzha pooram is. This grand gala of the sree sastha temple believed to be 3000 years old unfurls. Arattupuzha pooram the festival of india is also termed as the mother of all pooram festivals in kerala, due to its sheer magnitude and. Though the arattupuzha pooram is held on april 5, festivals at 23 temples under the devaswom were slated to begin from march 28. Agriculture minister vs sunil kumar said that it was also decided to not conduct the arattupuzha pooram that comes under the cochin devaswom board. This is the largest pooram conducted in kerala with 61 elephants. Lakhs of people take part and the festival always has a. Book hotels near arattupuzha temple for pooram festival and enjoy the celebrations from 2nd to 8th april 2017. Is there a difference between thrissur puram and arattupuzha. Khadaka pooram refers to the celebrations and rites in which lord sastha, the principal deity of arattupuzha temple, and the other participating deities of arattupuzha pooram partake. Theyyam teyyam, theyam, theyyattam is a popular ritual form of worship in kerala, india, predominantly in the kolathunadu area consisting of presentday kasargod, kannur districts.
The sree sastha temple, dedicated to lord ayyappa, which is believed to be more than 3000 years old and. The peruvanam pooram boasts of a rich history, and can perhaps be the oldest organised ritualistic festival existing on the planet. The temple has been the host of the most ancient and wellknown yearly devamela, a festival when all gods and goddesses assemble at arattupuzha. All set for peruvanam, arattupuzha pooram tnn apr 1, 2017, 22. Arattupuzha pooram, thrissur district, kerala arattupuzha pooram is a traditional celebration held in the sree sastha temple of kerala. All set for peruvanam, arattupuzha pooram kochi news. Arattupuzha pooram is the oldest and the most spectacular of the pooram festivals of kerala. The arattupuzha pooram is the one of the grandest of such traditional festivities which have passed on. It is an ancient temple believed to be nearly 3000 years old. At that time the arattupuzha pooram was considered as the biggest pooram with meeting of all. Arattupuzha temple project gutenberg selfpublishing. May 28, 2019 the visit was for the cause of a study. Arattupuzha pooram the festival of india is also termed as the mother of all pooram festivals in kerala, due to its sheer magnitude and grandeur. Annual arattupuzha pooram festival attracts thousands of people to this.
While the arattupuzha pooram has a history of more than years, paramekkavu temple is 600 years old and thiruvambady is still younger. Its current form is credited to the former ruler of cochin, his highness ramavarma raja, popularly known as sakthan thampuran 17511805 ad. Arattupuzha pooram 2019 date arattupuzha sastha or. The ezhunnellippu or procession of the thidambu or idol of the arattupuzha sastha include grandly caparisoned elephants and traditional percussionists. Arattupuzha is around 16 km south of thrissur town town close to thrissur kodungallur state highway. Information on arattupuzha pooram 2015 paradise holidays. Official page of arattupuzha pooram worlds second oldest religious fete still in observance.
World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. The evening starts with the host arattupuzha sasta pooram with 15 elephants and panchari melam. Fascinating photos of arattupuzha pooram festival 2019, also called devasangamam in regional language will be celebrated on 19th march 2019. Theyyam teyyam, theyam, theyyattam is a popular ritual form of worship in kerala, india, predominantly in the kolathunadu area consisting of presentday kasargod, kannur districts, mananthavady taluk of wayanad and vadakara and koyilandy taluks of kozhikode of kerala and also in south canara and. Arattupuzha pooram is an annual festival celebrated at the arattupuzha temple in thrissur district of kerela. Peruvanam pooram news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2019. The arattupuzha sastha temple is located in arattupuzha. With its sheer grandeur and visual extravagance, arattupuzha pooram, the mother of all pooram festivals of kerala is, in fact, the states cultural juggernaut. Mar 17, 2011 you are watching tharakkal pooram, the festivities on the evening of the sixth day of arattupuzha pooram 2011. The festival lasts seven days, with the last two days being the most important. Arattupuzha pooram is the oldest festival in india.
Visitors from nearby and from far off places reach the village of arattupuzha during the festival days, to be part of this grand festival. There is an epilogue to the arattupuzha pooram participation. Arattupuzha pooram at sree sastha temple at arattupuzha is a grand annual festival which is also referred to as the mother of all pooram festivals in kerala. This is the place where the annual festival called arattupuzha pooram is celebrated with a lot of grandeur. The thrissur pooram celebration in the state of kerala is a spectacle that has amazed and delighted people for the past three centuries. The officials from irrigation department said the dam would be closed only after the arattupuzha pooram. Arattupuzha pooram at sree sastha temple at arattupuzha. Thrissur pooram was a brain child of sakthan thampuran. An elephant peagent is held on the sixth day which features beautifully ornamented 61 elephants.
Hundreds of visitors throng the village of arattupuzha. Arattupuzha temple is believed to be 3000 years old. The idol of the deity of the arattupuzha sastha temple is taken to the thottipal temple. The deity is dharmasastha and there is no sub shrine. Hotel pooram international the best 4 star hotel in thrissur city. Hotel pooram international is a premier business class hotel in thrissur city. South india with arattupuzha pooram kerala, south india. The story behind the thrissur pooram festival is as. The arattupuzha pooram is still quite popular, even though it is much less famous than the trichur pooram. The oldest pooram temple festival in all of kerala, the arattupuzha pooram is held at the sree sastha temple in thrissur for a period of seven days each year. Its earlier form arattupuzha pooram has a history of more than years. Panchari melam is a percussion ensemble, performed during temple festivals in kerala, india. A group of elephants and musicians performing in front of the temple is a common sight during this festival.
The best panchari melams are held at peruvanam pooram, arattupuzha pooram, kuttanellur pooram, edakunni uthram vilakku, thripunithura sree poornathrayeesa temple, and at koodalmanikyam temple. Depending on the nature of presiding deity, history of the temple, local traditions and resources these festivals take different names, hues and. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. According to historical facts, arattupuzha pooram was the largest temple festival in the gods own country. The first main pooram on the day is of arattupuzha sastha. Information on arattupuzha pooram 2015 paradise holidays blog. The deity arrives at the temple through the southern entrance gopuram before sunset. Sarpam thullal project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Arattupuzha pooram presented by kerala tourism youtube. It is celebrated in the meenam month of the malayalam calander. Arattupuzha pooram dates and other must see festivals kerala. In the bhagavata purana, one of the most sacred books in hinduism there is a story where lord. Arattupuzha pooram oldest of all poorams festivals of.
The pinnacle of excitement and devotion during the seven. The seven days festival is regarded as the congregation of gods and. Arattupuzha pooram april 08, 2017 saturday the temple is situated in a village called arattupuzha 16 km away from vadakumnathan on the out skirts of thrissur irinjalakuda route. Arattupuzha festival will give you a spectacular visual experience of keralas temple festivals.
This is the first time in history thrissur pooram is being cancelled. This temple is around 3000 years old as per our history. The ezhunnellippu or procession of the thidambu or idol of the arattupuzha sastha. The arattupuzha pooram is described as the greatest devamela on earth and it is the oldest pooram festival in kerala. According to legends, the antiquity of this temple dates back 3000 years.
Preparations are over for the centuriesold peruvanam and arattupuzha pooram which will be held on april 5 and 8. The thrissur pooram, celebrated in the malayalam month of medom aprilmay is a grand assembly of gods and goddesses in and around thrissur. Neelambari resort cultural tourism, yoga, ayurveda. Thrissur pooram is one of the biggest festivals in kerala and the story. The story behind the thrissur pooram festival is as awesome. It is one of the oldest pooram festivals that have great cultural and mythological importance. Arattupuzha is a village located near puthukkad in thrissur district. Panchari melam or, simply, panchari, is one of the major forms of chenda melam ethnic drum ensemble, and. The rituals begin with lord sastha arriving in the temple courtyard in all his.
The road that leads to this temple is 2km towards east from thevar road bus stop in thrissur kodungallur route. Arattupuzha village, about 15 km from the town of thrissur, is renowned for the annual festival called arattupuzha pooram. The pooram festival dates back thousands of years back. Sunilkumar alappad kerala, the paradise calling you kerala, the paradise of the earth in south india, also known as gods own country, is magical destination. Arattupuzha pooram is the largest and oldest temple festival of india. At that time the arattupuzha pooram was considered as the biggest pooram with meeting of all gods of the temples of surround areas. Arattupuzha pooram festival 2019, thrissur, kerala on 19th. Arattupuzha is a village located in thrissur district. Panchari melam project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Panchari melam, in its grand classical form, is staged during temple festivals in and around thrissur district. It is held at peruvanam temple in cherpu, thrissur district.
Neelambari resort cultural tourism, yoga, ayurveda, temple. The final pooram is conducted with sixty one caparisoned elephants bearing bright colored umbrellas and parasols, presenting an unparalleled spectacle. The thrissur pooram celebration in the state of cochin is a spectacle that has for the past three centuries never failed to take one ones breathe away. The famous pooram festival in the shrine is observed in meenam month. Apr 07, 2018 fascinating photos of arattupuzha pooram festival 2019, also called devasangamam in regional language will be celebrated on 19th march 2019. The seven days festival is regarded as the congregation of gods and goddesses and thus is also known as devamela. Sterling holidays blog arattupuzha pooram a marvellous. Year after year thousands throng to arattupuzha, a small serene village in thrissur district to celebrate one of the oldest temple festivals of the world. Further thiruvambady bagavathy, paramekkavu baghavathy and neithalkavu bagavathi are bhadra kali deities. The arattupuzha pooram is aptly called the mother of all pooram festivals in kerala because of the magnanimity and grandeur of the festivities. Arattupuzha pooram in kerala 2020 festivals in kerala.
Nov 21, 2019 arattupuzha is a village located approximately 12 km south of thrissur town. The arattupuzha pooram celebrated on the malayalam month meenam march is famous and hundreds of elephants participate in this festival,bearing bright colored umbrellas and parasols, presenting a supreme spectacle. South india with arattupuzha pooram kerala, south india tour. Among such poorams, the festival at arattupuzha holds a place of pride for several reasons. Lakhs of people take part and the festival is almost never devoid of enthusiastic foreign tourists. Visitors from nearby and far off places reach the village of arattupuzha during the festival days, to be part of this grand. Different sites are listing the dates of arattupuzha pooram. Arattupuzha is a village located approximately 12 km south of thrissur town. Arattupuzha pooram is the largest devamela in the world.
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