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Thaipoova Mahotsam Koorkancherry

Introduction to the Thaipoova Mahotsam Koorkancherry in Kerala

One of the most celebrated Fairs and Festivals of Kerala, the Thaipoova Mahotsam, Koorkancherry in Kerala attracts thousands from all across the state. The annual seven day celebration also referred to as Thaipooya Kavadiyattam is the festival that brings down the riot of colors to the town. The whole of town is painted with different colors in order to celebrate the occasion. The main festivity takes place on the pooram day when devotees from all across pour in to participate in the occasion.

Time for celebrating the Thaipoova Mahotsam Koorkancherry in Kerala

The riot of colors brings in loads of enjoyment to Thrissur as the celebration of Thaipoova Mahotsam closes in. This special occasion is the perfect time to pay a visit to the state as well as one gets a great climate to enjoy the serene beauty of the place.

Description of the Thaipoova Mahotsam Koorkancherry

The Sree Maheswara Temple at Koorkancherry in Thrissur is the place where the stage remains set for the annual extravaganza called Thaipoova Mahotsam, Koorkancherry in Kerala. The temple is easily accessible from the Thissur railway station making it an event to rejoice. The seven day festival is celebrated with the riot of colors bringing the captivating imagery of celebrations with the town painted by the different colors. The main celebration begins on the Pooram day with the devotees getting geared up for the festival from the wee hours of the day. Devotional rites are performed from 4 in the morning followed by the processions of devotees who flank to the temple from the various parts of the neighboring regions. The devotees carry the exotic kavadi on their shoulders during the procession. They stream into the temple courtyard where the main rituals are performed. Each of the groups then performs dances and other performing arts to celebrate the occasion.

The kavadiyattam continues till late afternoon after which the procession marches with the deity who is escorted by the majestically caparisoned elephants. In the evenings the visitors get to witness one of the finest performances in folk arts like Karakkattom and Mayilattam.

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