Ceremonial ‘Ezhunnallathu’ of Neithilakkavilamma on the top of legendary elephant Thechikkottukavu Ramachandra through Thekkegopura Nada marked the beginning of mega spectacle of Thrissur Pooram.
A view of the illuminated ParamekkavuTemple.
‘Aanachamayam’ ornaments to decorate the elephants for the pooram being displayed in ‘Kousthubham’.
While the Paramekkavu Devaswom has arranged for 47 elephants, Thiruvambadi has brought 54 elephants for the Pooram festival.
An elephant race was held as part of the Arattupuzha Pooram at Pidikkaparambu in Thrissur.
The preparations of the parasols begin months before. People, beyond caste and religion, participate in decorating umbrellas.