Kerala’s Thrissur Pooram to go fireworks-free this year after blast; famed ‘Kudamattam’ to be scaled down

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The famed Kudamattam astatine Thekkinkadu Maidan, successful which colourful parasols are displayed atop elephants, is simply a premier item of the Thrissur Pooram festival successful Kerala. (file photo) | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB

In the aftermath of the fireworks calamity astatine Mundathikode successful Thrissur that killed astatine slightest 15, authorities person decided to behaviour this year’s Thrissur Pooram without fireworks, portion importantly scaling down Kudamattam, 1 of its astir iconic elements.

The determination was taken astatine a high-level gathering held astatine the Thrissur Collectorate connected Thursday (April 23, 2026), attended by Ministers, Union Minister Suresh Gopi, MPs, elected representatives and Devaswom officials.

Published - April 23, 2026 01:25 p.m. IST

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