Kerala’s iconic Thrissur Pooram festival is set to take place tomorrow, following the ceremonial announcement, known as ‘Pooram Vilambaram’, which was held today in a grand and traditional display.
The revered tusker Ernakulam Shivakumar carried the idol of Neythalakav Bhagavathy and ceremoniously opened the southern entrance (Thekke Nada) of the Vadakkumnathan temple, officially marking the commencement of the Pooram festivities. Thousands of devotees and festival enthusiasts gathered at the temple to witness the momentous event.