Thrissur Pooram festivities begin with Kodiyettam 

Flag hoisting ceremony were conducted under the Thiruvambadi and Paramekkavu Devaswoms and the eight main participating temples in the pooram.

The ceremonial flag hoisting marked the beginning of Thrissur Pooram festivities here on Saturday. The pooram will be celebrated on April 19.

Flag hoisting ceremonies were conducted under the Thiruvambadi and Paramekkavu Devaswoms and the eight main participating temples in the pooram.

The ‘kodiyettam’ (flag hoisting ceremony) was held at 11 a.m. at Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple. The festival flag was hoisted after the ‘bhoomi pooja’. Ceremonies were also held at Naikanal and Naduvilal. Percussion ensembles accompanied the event.

Besides, ‘kodiyettam’ was held at Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple, where traditional musicians accompanied the procession of the ‘bhagavathy’ (deity).

The eight other participating temples where flag hoisting ceremonies were held are at Ayyanthole, Chembukkavu, Lalur, Naithalakkavu, Choorakkottukavu, Panamukkumpilly, Kanimangalam and Karamukku temples.

The city will soak in the carnival spirit in the coming days. The festivities will conclude on April 20 with the Upacharam Cholli Piriyal ceremony.

Sample fireworks display will be held on April 17. ‘Pooram Vilambaram’ will be held by opening the Thekke Gopura Nada on April 18. The exhibition of elephant accoutrements will be held from April 18.