The Chinakkathoor Pooram is an elephant peagent which is held annually at the sacred Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple, at Palappuram in Palakkad district in north Kerala. A huge procession of 33 festooned tuskers is the highlight of the festival. The festival is celebrated in Kumbham month of Malayam calendar.Chinakkathoor Pooram is a vibrant festival celebrated in the village of Chinakkathoor, located in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. Held annually in February or March, this Pooram festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned for its grand processions, traditional music, and colorful festivities.
Localiite performs traditional art forms like Vellattu, Theyyam, Poothanum thirayum, Kaalavela, Kuthiravela, Aandi Vedan, Karivela on the Panchavadyam or the temple orchestra. The popular ritualistic show puppetry, Tholppavakkoothu, is performed at the temple premises every evening. This show continues for 17 days before conclusion of the festival i.e. pooram. Sixteen decorated models of the kuthira (horse) and eight kaala (bull) are brought ceremoniously to the temple by devotees in a grand procession.
One of the highlights of Chinakkathoor Pooram is the elaborate display of decorated elephants, which play a central role in the processions. The festival also features traditional Kerala art forms, such as Thiruvathira and Kathakali, and attracts many visitors and devotees from across the region.
Holiday is declared by the District Collector in all government offices and educational institutions of Ottappalam municipality and the Lakkidi-Perur grama panchayat.
To reach Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple in Chinakkathoor, Palakkad, you can follow these general directions:
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By Air: The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 55 km from Palakkad. From the airport, you can take a taxi or hire a car to reach Chinakkathoor.
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By Train: Palakkad has a major railway station (Palakkad Junction), which is well-connected with major cities in Kerala and neighboring states. From the railway station, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to Chinakkathoor.
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By Bus: There are frequent bus services from various parts of Kerala and neighboring states to Palakkad. You can take a bus to the Palakkad KSRTC Bus Stand, and then use local transport like taxis or auto-rickshaws to reach the temple.
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By Car: If you’re driving, you can use GPS navigation to reach Chinakkathoor. The temple is located near the village of Chinakkathoor, which is about 10 km from the center of Palakkad town. Major roads like NH66 (formerly NH47) connect Palakkad to other regions.
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