Arattupuzha

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Arattupuzha
Town
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Arattupuzha Pooram
Arattupuzha
Coordinates: 10°25′58″N76°13′34″E / 10.4327900°N 76.2262200°E / 10.4327900; 76.2262200
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Government
  BodyVallachira Grama Panchayath
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration KL-
Nearest cityPuthukkad
Lok Sabha constituencyThrissur
Website www.arattupuzhatemple.com
Arattupuzha Pooram Arattupuzha Pooram views IMG 2818.JPG
Arattupuzha Pooram

Arattupuzha is a cultural village in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India, approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the town of Thrissur.

Located on the banks of the Karuvannur river, Arattupuzha is home to the annual Arattupuzha Pooram that stages the grand spectacle of numerous caparisoned elephants lined up in a row to the accompaniment of ethnic percussion concerts. [1] Firework displays are also part of the celebration. The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is located in Arattupuzha. The temple dates back 3000 years. [2]

References

  1. Sarina Singh (2005). India . Lonely Planet. pp.  923. ISBN   1-74059-694-3. Arattupuzha.
  2. "arattupuzhasreesasthatemple.com".