Experiences labelled with 'thissur festival'
Thissur in Kerala, India, is possibly best known for it's annual elephant festival, Thissur Pooram. As one of the biggest festivals in Kerala, it is often called the “pooram of all poorams", or the "meetings of all meetings." Devotees and spectators from all parts of the state make a beeline to the Thissur Pooram festival to enjoy the colourful celebration and ornately decorated elephants. Thrissur Pooram is about 200 years old and was introduced during the reign of Sakthan Thampuran, the Raja of Kochi. The legend behind the annual elephant festival is believed to trace back to a time when neighbouring gods and goddesses met up for a day of celebration. Arriving with an entourage of elephants draped in ornaments, tusks decorated, and a panchavadyam ...
