Thrissur: The famous “Thrissur Pooram” witnesses first time in the history a setback due to coronavirus lockdown. Despite several attempts to for at least parading one elephant on the day of Thrissur Pooram on Saturday, the Thrissur district collector denied permission owing to maintaining the protocol.
Paramekkavu Devaswom sought permission, however District Collector S Shanavas turned down the request, saying that it would be a violation of the lockdown norms and urged the temple authorities to stick to the protocol.
G Rajesh, secretary of Paramekkavu Devaswom, said, “When it comes to Pooram, one of the main rituals is the coming out of Bhagavathy on an elephant for Ilanjithara Melam.
Sample fireworks by Paramekkavu also did not take place on Thursday which is done prior to the day of Pooram. On the day of pooram, a huge number of people about 20 lakhs flock to the cultural city, however, this year Thekinkkadu Maidan remained empty.
The temple authorities shall stick to only tantric rituals inside the temple.
