Sakthan Thampuran

THRISSUR POORAM FESTIVAL EXPLAINED: HISTORY, RITUALS, SIGNIFICANCE

Thrissur Pooram is Kerala's premier cultural festival, founded by Sakthan Thampuran in 1797. It unifies diverse communities through spectacular elephant processions, rhythmic percussion ensembles, and traditional craftsmanship, driving regional economic growth while serving as a global symbol of communal harmony.