Thrissur Pooram
| Thrissur Pooram | |
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Thrissur Pooram celebrations | |
| Official name | Thrissur Pooram |
| Observed by | Malayalees |
| Type | Hindu temple festival/public holidays in the city of Thrissur |
| Significance | Largest pooram in Kerala |
| Observances |
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| Date | Pooram Nakshatra in the Malayalam Calendar month of Medam |
The Thrissur Pooram is an annual Hindu temple festival held in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur every year on the Pooram day—the day when the moon rises with the Pooram star in the Malayalam Calendar month of Medam. It is the largest and most famous of all poorams in India. Thrissur pooram is also one of the largest festivals in Asia with more than 1 million visitors. The Thrissur Pooram Exhibition is conducted over a period of 40 to 50 days during the Thrissur Pooram.