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Tens of thousands of radical from crossed the globe converged connected Fort Kochi to witnesser the ceremonial burning of the Pappanji, the elephantine effigy of an aged person, ushering successful the New Year.
Revellers thronged Parade Ground and Veli Ground, wherever monolithic Pappanjis were acceptable ablaze simultaneously for the archetypal clip successful the past of the practice formation town.
The celebrations astatine Parade Ground were hosted by the Cochin Carnival Committee, which has been organising the lawsuit for decades, portion the Gala De Fort Kochi, a section foundation club, conducted the programme astatine Veli Ground.
The territory medication and the constabulary had ensured broad information arrangements, preventing immoderate large untoward incident, successful some venues. A heavy information broad was thrown crossed the country with astir 1,200 constabulary unit connected duty. Traffic curbs were besides successful spot to forestall overcrowding successful Fort Kochi and adjacent areas.
The ceremonial burning of Pappanji, the elephantine effigy of an aged man, astatine Parade Ground successful Fort Kochi ushering successful the New Year. Thousands from crossed the globe converged connected Fort Kochi to witnesser the iconic event. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat
The New Year celebrations, including the burning of Pappanjis, were conducted successful different parts of the territory too, drafting ample crowds. The constabulary and Excise had initiated steps to forestall drunk driving and cause peddling during the revelry.
