WHERE IS 6177BCE OLD CELEBRATION HELD IN BHARATAM

It is Pooram Time. I used to enjoy playing with the elephants, the Ola Padakkam (crackers) and the silvery rockets, glinting in the Sun, being thrown into the sky in 1959 as a five years old. At that time, I knew two of the elephants, personally. The largest number of elephants (108), though, are traditionally to gather at the Bharatha Temple at Koodalamanikyam which is a few hours drive from Thrichur, Guruvayoor is approximately half way between the two. My last visit was in 1994 when I was visiting from Bangalore as a Long Range Planning Advisor  to Dhanalakshmi Bank.

"Q. WHERE IS 6177BCE OLD CELEBRATION HELD IN BHARATAM?
A. AT ""POORAM"" FESTIVAL IN THRISSUR [TRICHUR] IN KERALA ...
AGAIN CELEBRATING ON 5TH MAY 2017 SINCE LAST 8194 YEARS!! Why the Hindus of Bharatam should visit kerala to see this festival is because it had unchanged way of Vedic life since 8194 years since Lord Parashurama established the KOLLAMB ERA!!!
Thrissur, the name derived from 'Tiru-Shiva-Perur' (the town with the name of Lord Shiva) is the cultural capital of Kerala. It is an important cultural centre, and is known as the "cultural capital" of Kerala. The name Thrissur is derived from "Thiru-Shiva-Perur", which literally translates to "The city of the Sacred Siva:.

In ancient days, Thrissur was known as Vrishabhadripuram as well as Kailasam (Mount Kailas, the abode of Lord Siva in South). From very early times Thrissur has been a centre of learning. With the decline of Buddhism and Jainism and the revival of Hinduism, Thrissur became an important centre of Sanskrit learning. It is believed that the great Hindu Saint, Adi Shankara, was born in answer to the prayer made by his mother at Vadakkunnathan temple. Sankara's disciples Hastamalaka, Thotaka, Padmapada and Sudhachara established four Madhoms (mutts) in the city, namely the Northern Madhom, the Middle Madhom, the In-Between Madhom and the Southern Madhom respectively.

Other festival of this city "Puli Kali" (Tiger Play) and "Kummatti" (Mask Dance) that form part of Onam celebrations, the national festival of Kerala (Aug-Sept). They consist of enthusiastic processions of men painted and made-up as tigers, all members of different clubs that organize the event. Thousands gather to watch the 'tigers' dancing to the beat of drums.

The center of the city is the Vadakkunnathan temple located on a small hillock. Thrissur Round (Swaraj Round) is one of the largest roundabouts in the world.

Thrissur the heritage

The legend: Lord Parasurama after reclaiming kerala divided 64 gramas (domains) and the sivapuram gramam was the origin of Thrissur. The puram turned to peroor and Thrissivaperoor . Thiru is honorary, may be to lord "Vadakunathan". Thrissur was having such a natural drainage system. The planning of the "gods own town" was immaculate.

Prof. Gaddis, the renowned town planner from London illustrates about "vadakunnathan" and the Swaraj round. The temple is over a small hillock. The temple premise is large and plain having a strong & gigantic compound wall. The ground surrounding the temple is the heart of the town and the works as lungs to the people. The boundaries of the rounded ground are like a belly belt. And from this belt, exactly like the blood vessels the roads start to different directions. Lavishly praising to the natural drainage system.
Vadakkumnathan Temple

One of the oldest temples in the state, the Vadakkumnathan Temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and works of art. This is the venue of the world famous Pooram festival, celebrated annually in April - May. The fireworks at the Pooram are a spectacular sight. Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple. (Open: 04.00 - 10.30 am & 05.00 - 08.30)
Its most prominent feature is the Vadakkumnathan Kshethram or temple, which has Shiva as its presiding deity. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans including the Dutch and the British have had a hand in moulding the destiny of this region. Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the architect of the present Thrissur town.

The Pooram Festival at the village temple in March / April features a ceremonial pageant of over 60 tuskers carrying the images of the deities of 23 neighbouring temples.

The Thrissur Pooram Co-ordination Committee was formed to facilitate the co-ordination of 8 different temples of pooram originating from 1) Kanimangalam 2) Chiyyaram 3) Laloor 4) Ayyanthole 5) Naithalakkavu 6) Choorakkottukara 7) Chembukavu 8) Kizhakkumpattukara and to conduct Thrissivaperur Pooram in a befitting manner.

(Rayvi Kumar)

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