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Vadakkunnathan Temple & Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur, Kerala, India

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Overview

The Shiva shrine at Kerala's cultural bullseye, around whose maidan the Thrissur Pooram erupts each May — elephants, parasols and percussion like nowhere else.

Why visit: The mother of all temple festivals on sacred ground.

Things to do

›Pooram spectacle
›Kuttambalam theatre
›Swaraj Round walk
›Ilanjithara melam

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Travel Information

Best time

Pooram (Apr/May); Sep–Mar

Entry fee

Free (Hindus in shrine)

Est. budget

₹200–600

Duration

Half day

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Within

17.8 km

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