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The elephants that shoulder the 'thidambu' aka deity for the ritual are Guruvayoor Nandan for Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Chandrasekharan for Thiruvambady.
The festival revolves around a cordial rivalry between the Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple and the Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, situated within the vicinity of Vadakkumnathan Temple of Thrissur.
The main vedikettu of Thrissur Pooram would happen at the wee hours on April 20.
A separate pavilion has been arranged for foreign tourists to enjoy the iconic ‘kudamattam’ ritual held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple.
Besides earning a decent income from the rent, food and the sales of value-added products from the farm, farm owner Soji has been making lifelong friendships too.
The tourists who stay at Dream Acres can live with their families and experience the joys of village life.
According to the Munnar Tourist Guide's Association, the best places to visit in April are in the Mattupetty direction.
Come this Vishu, the handful of staff at the Alappuzha railway station will enjoy a sadya spread made out of the vegetables harvested from this garden, making the festival a special one for them.
Black Mahi is the variety being cultivated in Koothali Agricultural Farm.
If you are planning to visit Varkala with friends and try a hand at surfing during the festival, the trainers of Moonwave Surf School can offer a free lesson.