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“Pooram Festival” Arattupuzha is a culturally significant village located in Thrissur district of Kerala. This village, about 15 km from the town of Thrissur is renowned for the annual festival called Arattupuzha Pooram. The Sree Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, which is believed to be more than 3000 years old and its premises are the venue for the festivities. It is believed that during the festival period, Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity at the Sree Sastha Temple is visited by gods and goddesses of the neighbouring villages.
Day at Sree Sastha Temple Arattupuzha
The atmosphere during Sasthavinte Melam would have the brilliance of the many brightly lit traditional lamps and also the huge flame bearing staffs, locally called as theevetti. Once this ceremony is over, by early morning the elephants carrying deities of nearby temples would proceed to the adjoining paddy field for the grand spectacle that would have about 50 odd elephants lined up in front of a cheering crowd. The venue would soon become electrifying with groups of traditional percussion ensembles comprising Panchavadyam, Pacharimelam and Pandimelam playing their best possible beats and rhythms, while the caparisoned elephants bearing muthukkudas (sequined, glittering umbrellas) and venchamarams (white whisks) make a delightful sight, as they stand patiently and entertain the crowd. By sunrise, the elephants carrying deities from neighbouring temples that had gathered at the Sree Sastha Temple at Arattupuzha would proceed to the nearby river for the aarattu ceremony. It is a ceremonial cleansing process by immersing the idol in the river accompanied by chanting of mantras and floral offerings. The last to undergo the aarattu would be Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity of the Sree Sastha temple at Arattupuzha…
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Your Trip A suggested programme is given below: DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5
: Arrival in Kochi & drive to Thrissur. Overnight in Thrissur.
: Excursion to Guruvayoor. Overnight in Thrissur.
: Excursion to Wadakkanchery. Overnight in Thrissur.
: Enjoy Pooram festival in Arattupuzha.
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: Morning drive to Kochi en-‐route visiting Muziris Heritage sites. Overnight in Brunton. : Visit to Jewellery show. Afternoon sightseeing of Kochi. Overnight in Brunton. : Departure transfer for International flight.