# Arattupuzha Pooram

> Arattupuzha Pooram at Arattupuzha Temple, Thrissur, 23 Mar 2027, tickets: https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/arattupuzha-temple-thrissur/8/

- **When:** Tuesday, 23 March 2027
- **Venue:** Arattupuzha Temple
- **Address:** Arattupuzha, Thrissur, Kerala, 680121
- **Organiser:** Eventify
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## About this event

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Arattupuzha Pooram is the annual seven-day festival of the Arattupuzha Sree Sastha Temple in Arattupuzha, Thrissur district, and is widely regarded by Kerala Tourism as the oldest Pooram festival in Kerala. It is popularly known as the “Mother of all Poorams” and is distinguished by the Devamela, the ceremonial gathering of deities from neighbouring temples at the Sree Sastha Temple. The festival is held according to the Malayalam calendar during Meenam, generally in March or April, and its traditions are closely connected with the network of temples in the surrounding Peruvanam–Arattupuzha region. Kerala Tourism records 23 participating deities from different temples in Thrissur, who are brought to Arattupuzha as part of the Devamela, creating a symbolic assembly of gods and goddesses. Among the most important arrivals is Triprayar Thevar, whose presence has a special place in the festival tradition. The processions are accompanied by elaborately caparisoned elephants and Kerala’s traditional percussion ensembles, including Panchavadyam and Pandi Melam. One of the principal musical highlights is Sasthavinte Melam, a major percussion presentation held on the penultimate day of the festival and featuring a large ensemble of artists. The combination of percussion, ceremonial processions and elephant pageantry forms an important part of the festival’s public spectacle, while the underlying rituals remain centred on the worship of Lord Sastha. The concluding Arattu is held at Mandaram Kadavu, where the ceremonial bath of the participating deities marks the completion of the festival. Arattupuzha Sree Sastha Temple itself is a traditional Kerala temple and is regarded as an important centre of Sastha worship. The festival’s historical importance lies particularly in its role as an established gathering of neighbouring temple deities and in the continuity of the ritual relationships connecting the participating shrines. The surrounding village becomes a major gathering place during the festival, with devotees and visitors assembling for the processions, percussion performances and religious ceremonies. Arattupuzha Pooram is therefore not simply an elephant procession or musical event but a multi-day temple celebration in which inter-temple traditions, ritual observance, percussion, ceremonial movement and community participation are closely integrated. Its long-standing Devamela tradition and distinctive place in Kerala’s Pooram calendar make it an important expression of the state’s temple-centred cultural heritage.

🚆 Railway: Thrissur Railway Station — approximately 14 km from Arattupuzha Sree Sastha Temple.

✈️ Airport: Cochin International Airport — approximately 44 km from Arattupuzha.

🚌 Bus: Arattupuzha is connected by road with Thrissur, Cherpu and surrounding towns; local bus services operate to the Arattupuzha area.

🏨 Stay: Hotels and other accommodation are available in Thrissur and Cherpu, with additional options in nearby towns.

✅ Notes: Arattupuzha Pooram is a seven-day festival, generally held during Meenam (March–April). The Devamela brings 23 deities from different Thrissur temples to the Sree Sastha Temple. Sasthavinte Melam and the large ceremonial processions are among the principal attractions.