Vibrant Festivals in Thrissur

Thrissur Pooram

Temple Festival
Thrissur District

The most spectacular temple festival in Kerala, featuring decorated elephants, traditional percussion, and magnificent fireworks display.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Procession Traditional Music Fireworks Display
April-May (Festival Season)
300 km

Koodalmanikyam Temple Festival

Religious Festival
Thrissur District

Important temple festival featuring traditional Kerala temple rituals, classical music concerts, and cultural performances.

Key Attractions:
Temple Rituals Classical Music Religious Ceremonies
March-April
285 km

Arattupuzha Pooram

Temple Festival
Thrissur District

The oldest pooram in Kerala featuring massive elephant processions, traditional arts, and celebrating the rich temple festival traditions of Thrissur region.

Key Attractions:
Ancient Pooram Traditions Massive Elephant Processions Traditional Arts
March-April (Malayalam month Meenam)
310 km

Machattu Mamangam

Traditional Festival
Thrissur District

Historic festival at Vadakkanchery featuring traditional arts, cultural performances, and celebrating the ancient Mamangam traditions of Central Kerala.

Key Attractions:
Historic Mamangam Traditions Traditional Arts Cultural Performances
February-March (Malayalam month Kumbham)
320 km

Guruvayur Utsavam

Temple Festival
Thrissur District

Sacred festival at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple featuring elaborate rituals, classical music, dance performances, and celebrating Lord Krishna worship.

Key Attractions:
Krishna Temple Celebrations Elaborate Rituals Classical Music
February-March (Malayalam month Kumbham-Meenam)
290 km

Kodungallur Bharani

Goddess Festival
Thrissur District

Powerful goddess festival featuring unique rituals, traditional performances, and celebrating the fierce aspect of divine feminine at ancient Kodungallur temple.

Key Attractions:
Goddess Worship Unique Rituals Traditional Performances
March-April (Bharani nakshatra)
280 km

Puthussery Mahavishnu Temple Festival

Temple Festival
Thrissur District

Temple festival dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu featuring traditional rituals, cultural programs, and celebrating Vishnu worship traditions in Thrissur.

Key Attractions:
Mahavishnu Worship Traditional Rituals Cultural Programs
January-February (Malayalam month Makaram)
305 km