The festivities of the famed Thrissur Pooram commenced here on Wednesday with the ceremonial Kodiyettam (flag-hoisting) by the 10 participating temples.
This year, Thrissur Pooram will be celebrated on May 10. Sample fireworks, the first round of fireworks of the Pooram, will be held on May 8, and the final round will be conducted on May 11.
The Kodiyettam ceremonies began at Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi temples, the main participants of the Pooram that conduct the major parts of the celebrations. The Kodiyettam ceremony started at Paramekkavu first, between 9 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. The deity was taken out with the accompaniment of a percussion display by Peruvanam Kuttan Marar.
