Arattupuzha Pooram 2016
This festival
is the oldest and most extravagant of all the poorams celebrated in Kerala. The
festival is celebrated at the famous Arattupuzha temple in Thrissur district of
Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
The
celebration takes place before the 3,000 year old Sree Sastha Temple. The
occasion is known as conclave of Gods. It is believed that on this day hundred
and one gods and goddesses of the neighboring villages visited lord Ayyappa,
the deity of the Arattupuzha Temple.
The festival
is celebrated for seven days. All the buildings in the town are decorated with
lights and flowers. Arattupuzha pooram is the largest devamela in the world. A group of elephants and musicians
performing in front of the temple is a common sight during this festival.
This festivals
falls in the end of March and continues till the April.
2016 Date : 22nd
March.
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