Uthralikavu Pooram
One of the most famous festivals of central Kerala, Uthralikavu Pooram
is celebrated in the Malayalam month 'Kumbham' (February/ March).
On
the eighth day of the utsavam at Rudhira Mahakaali kavu Temple
(Uthralikavu), twenty one caparisoned tuskers line-up with colorful
parasols atop them in the nearby 'maidan'
Celebration Preparations & Decorations
The
grand pageant is accompanied by traditional musical ensembles like
'Panchavadyam', 'Pandimelam' etc. at night in the glow of traditional
temple torches called 'Theevatti'. The pageant and festivities go on
until dawn and draws to a close with spectacular fireworks.