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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