As Covid-19 cases are rising, the Kerala’s largest annual cultural carnival Thrissur Pooram would be held only in a ritualistic manner without any public participation.
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As Covid-19 cases are rising, the Kerala’s largest annual cultural carnival Thrissur Pooram would be held only in a ritualistic manner without any public participation.
About the Thrissur Pooram festivities
- The Thrissur Pooramis a temple festival which is held in Kerala every year.
- The festival is held at the Vadakkunnathan (Shiva) Temple in Thrissur.
- It is celebrated on the Pooram, the day when the moon rises with the Pooram star in the Malayalam Calender.
- Sakthan Thampuran, person who initiated the festivites ordained the temples into two groups, namely "Paramekkavu side" and "Thiruvambady side".
- The pooram officially begins with the event of flag hoisting which is known as Kodiyettam.
- Kodiyettam begins seven days before Thrissur Pooram.
- Under this Poora Vilambaram is a custom where the elephant pushes open the south entrance gate of the Vadakkunnathan Temple.
- It hosts the Thrissur Pooram, with the idol of 'Neithilakkavilamma'.
Vadakkumnathan Temple
- It is an ancient Hindu temple which is dedicated to Shiva at Thrissur, Kerala.
- This temple is a classical example of the architectural style of Kerala.
- It has one monumental tower on each of the four sides in addition to a kuttambalam.
- Mural paintings are depicts various scenes from the Mahabharata inside the temple.
- The shrines and the Kuttambalam display vignettes that is carved in wood.
- The temple, along with the mural paintings, has been declared as a National Monument by under the AMASR Act.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act)
- It is an act of parliament that provides for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
- It was formed for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for protection of sculptures, carvings and other similar objects.
- It was passed in 1958.
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