Aarattupuzha Pooram

The famous Ayyapa temple at Aarattupuzha is just 14 kms from Thrissur and celebrates its annual Pooram festival during the month of March. The final pooram is conducted with sixty one caparisoned elephants bearing bright colored umbrellas and parasols, presenting an unparalleled spectacle. The temple ensemble lends a majestic tenor to the extravaganza.