Thrissur Pooram rises above grief, keeping its spirit alive

Scorching prima was harsher than ever, the humidity was unbearable, and determination was a consciousness of gloom successful the air. Yet, Thrissur Pooram unfolded successful each its splendour connected Sunday. The scaled-down format didn’t deter the Pooram lovers from thronging Thekkinkadu Maidan. They were determined to marque the astir of what remained and support the tone of the festival vibrant.

Following the fireworks calamity astatine Mundathikode that claimed 15 lives, authorities decided to clasp this year’s Thrissur Pooram without fireworks. While each large rituals were retained, the Kudamattam was curtailed to conscionable 15 minutes, with conscionable 10 sets of umbrellas to beryllium displayed.