Onam has helped in keeping alive some of the traditional folk arts of Kerala like Pulikali and Kummatikali, which are performed to this day during the festival
Measure for measure – The worship of Trikkakkarappan during Onam
The worship of Trikkakarappan is a common practice in Malayali homes in central Kerala. Many rites and rituals passed on through the centuries make this practice all the more interesting
There are promises to keep: History behind Madhathil Varavu in Thrissur Pooram
Madhathil Varavu is the first big event on the day of Thrissur Pooram, which happens in a place stepped in history and legends
Sounds that refuse to fade out: Throwback to Thrissur Pooram down the decades
From soaking in the sights and sounds of the fireworks and melams to ritual offerings to the Bhagavathy visiting homes and shops on elephants, Pooram is a part of the collective memories of old-time residents of Thrissur