Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 26
Despite the restriction, the competitive rhythm between Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Devaswoms remained intact, drawing loud reactions from the crowd at Thekkinkadu Maidan. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thousands-witness-shortened-yet-splendid-kudamattam-at-thrissur-pooram-i7h9rf9w?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ThrissurPooram #Pooram2026 #Kudamattam
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 26
Rather than focusing on the number of performers or duration, the Ilanjithara Melam is recognised for its orderly and methodical presentation of the traditional panchari melam format. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/drums-discipline-and-spectators-ilanjithara-melam-fills-thrissur-pooram-with-layered-sound-xo68jmgw?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ThrissurPooram #Pooram2026 #IlanjitharaMelam
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 26
Thrissur Pooram fever is unstoppable despite the scorching heat, as massive crowds gather to witness Thechikottukavu Ramachandran and stunning traditional performances https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thrissur-pooram-2026-thechikottukavu-ramachandran-crowd-safety-changes-kudamattam-fireworks-p0rkw1xa?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ThrissurPooram #Pooram2026 #ThechikottukavuRamachandran
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 26
Thrissur Pooram 2026 unfolds with reduced festivities after tragedy, featuring grand processions, melam performances and Kudamattam rituals https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thrissur-pooram-2026-scaled-down-festivities-processions-melam-n6faqusv?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ThrissurPooram #Pooram2026 #KeralaFestivals #Thrissur
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 25
The Ilanjithara Melam, the percussion ensemble central to the festival, will be held in full, while Kudamattam will be conducted symbolically. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thrissur-pooram-2026-ceremonial-announcement-video-fireworks-cancelled-updates-r386ltc8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #thrissurpooram #keralatemplefestival #video
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 25
Stone statue in a glass cage: How Kerala forgot its Guru https://english.mathrubhumi.com/columns/view-from-my-window/stone-statue-in-a-glass-cage-how-kerala-forgot-its-guru-tcpxb26t?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SreeNarayanaGuruSamadhi #ThrissurPooram #PuttingalFireworksTragedy
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 24
Satheesh, the licensed fireworks contractor for Thrissur Pooram, has died after a massive explosion at a Mundathikode fireworks shed https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thrissur-fireworks-blast-satheeshan-dies-waff6ggo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ThrissurFireworksBlast #MundathikodeExplosion #ThrissurPooram
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 23
Over the years, exceptional circumstances have at times led to the cancellation of fireworks or the conduct of the Pooram strictly as ritual ceremonies https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thrissur-pooram-fireworks-history-restrictions-call-off-scenarios-nztswiv8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #thrissurPooram #fireworks #kerala #crackers
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 23
No fireworks for Thrissur Pooram this year; ‘Kudamattam’ to be scaled down, decision taken https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/no-fireworks-for-thrissur-pooram-this-year-kudamattam-to-be-scaled-down-decision-taken-cyiohuoo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ThrissurPooram #ThrissurFireworkTragedy #Thrissur
NewsletterTFApr 22

THRISSUR EXPLOSION DECLARED STATE DISASTER, JUDICIAL PROBE INITIATED

Kerala govt declares Thrissur fireworks explosion a state disaster. Aid package and judicial probe for victims and families.

#ThrissurExplosion, #KeralaDisaster, #FireworksSafety, #JudicialProbe, #ThrissurPooram

https://newsletter.tf/thrissur-explosion-state-disaster-aid-probe/