Thrissur celebrates numerous religious and social festivals with much pomp and glory. Onam, Pooram and Pulikkali are some of the prominent festivals of the local population of Thrissur. The unique culture of the beautiful place of Thrissur is reflected through the various festivities of the place. During the Onam festival, the artists of Thrissur perform the traditional dance of Kathakali.
On the special festive occasion of Pooram, the elephants of the near by temples are highly decorated. The procession of elephants attracts several tourists who are awed by the rich glory and grandeur of the place. Pulikkali is a unique festival of Thrissur where the participants paint themselves with yellow and act like tigers much to the amusement of the audience.
Reflecting the architectural splendor of the ancient times, Thrissur has several religious shrines that draw tourists from far and wide. The ancient place of Thrissur houses several literary and cultural societies that are known for upholding the traditional ancestry and cultural legacy of the state of Kerala by giving proper training to the interested candidates in the field of drama, dance, music and theatre.
The cultural hub of Kerala, Thrissur maintains a harmonious balance between traditional arts and modern values.
For further information on culture of Thrissur, one can click on the following links:
- Custom of Thrissur
- Cultural Traditions of Thrissur
- Thrissur Literary and Cultural Societies
- Festivals of Thrissur
- Handicrafts of Thrissur
- Shops in Thrissur
Last Updated on 01/06/2013
