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The atmosphere comes alive with the rendition of the panchavadhyam, huge tuskers with resplendent decorations hanging down their forehead seemingly swaying to the beats. Crowds waiting in anticipation for the crescendo to hit, jostle each other with hands in the air, fingers moving to the beat. The “Pooram” is here.

Temples in Vallavunad and North Central region of Kerala celebrate their annual festivals right after summer harvest. Known as “Pooram” in some parts and “Vela” in some others, the magnitude of the celebrations differ from temple to temple. Even today, the Pooram holds an old world charm for Keralites, young and old alike; some come searching for those simple moments that transformed into endearing childhood memories, children make a beeline to the line-up of stalls to grab balloons, Kattuaadis (colourful windmills made of paper) and candies; many others yearn to get lost in the crowd of revellers and elephants, music, fireworks et al.

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