aanayoottu Thrissur 2019

Date: 17.07.2019

Venue: Vadakkumnathan Temple

Location:  Swaraj Round, Thrissur

District: Thrissur

In the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, the Vadakkumnathan Temple premises bear witness to a unique and splendid ceremony- the ‘Aanayoottu’ or feeding of elephants.

A sumptuous feast is prepared according to the standards stipulated by Ayurvedic tradition for these gentle giants. During this elaborate ceremony, elephants are lined up in a single row and are fed the specially made Ayurvedic food.

This ritual is attended by thousands from far and wide, who wait eagerly to feed the elephants. The special feed for the elephants is made of sugarcane, rice, ghee, coconut, jaggery and Ayurvedic medicines.

This festival has its roots in the belief that offering pooja and providing delicious and healthy food to elephants is a way to propitiate Lord Ganesha, the elephant-faced God according to Hindu faith.

The Aanayoottu festival enjoys massive public participation and is an integral part of Kerala culture.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thrissur
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport

Courtesy: Information taken from www.keralatourism.org
Link URL: https://www.keralatourism.org/event/aanayoottu-thrissur/59

Thrissur Pooram Package 2019

The Mega festival Thrissur pooram is held on the premises of the Vadakkumnatha Temple (Thekkinkadu Maithanam) which is just few steps from Wariyam Heritage. Wariyam Heritage is one of the few nearest accommodations for Thrissur Pooram. We offer a 3 days, 2 nights package with the following schedule with 3 times complimentary food on May 12th.

Day 1 – May 12, 2019 – Arrival, Check-in at Wariyam Heritage

Chamayam- Pooram chamayam is a sort of dress display consisting of the gold caparisons of the elephants, parasols, and all types of ornaments that will be used for the festival. Evening –visit to Nattika Beach.

Day 2 – May 13, 2019 – Thrissur Pooram

The Elanjithara Melam starts at about 2:00 PM. This is a musical display an amazing percussion ensemble featuring about 250 odd artistes, ushers in tens of thousands of music-lovers, who wave their hands in accordance to the rhythm.
Kudamattom starts at around 4.30pm.Vadakkunathan temple is made spectacular by the pageant of 30 caparisoned elephants and kudamattom, a competition involving swift rhythmic changing of brightly colored and sequined parasols.

Day 3 – May 14, 2019

Fire Works(Vedikettu) starts at 3:00 AM ,which are distinct in character, performance, excellence and magnitude. Both Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu temples compete with each other to provide the crowd with the best and the most unexpected. Checkout- 12.:00pm farewell.

aanayoottu Thrissur 2018

Date: 17.07.2018

Venue: Vadakkumnathan Temple

Location:  Swaraj Round, Thrissur

District: Thrissur

In the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, the Vadakkumnathan Temple premises bear witness to a unique and splendid ceremony- the ‘Aanayoottu’ or feeding of elephants.

A sumptuous feast is prepared according to the standards stipulated by Ayurvedic tradition for these gentle giants. During this elaborate ceremony, elephants are lined up in a single row and are fed the specially made Ayurvedic food.

This ritual is attended by thousands from far and wide, who wait eagerly to feed the elephants. The special feed for the elephants is made of sugarcane, rice, ghee, coconut, jaggery and Ayurvedic medicines.

This festival has its roots in the belief that offering pooja and providing delicious and healthy food to elephants is a way to propitiate Lord Ganesha, the elephant-faced God according to Hindu faith.

The Aanayoottu festival enjoys massive public participation and is an integral part of Kerala culture.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thrissur
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport

Courtesy: Information taken from www.keralatourism.org
Link URL: https://www.keralatourism.org/event/aanayoottu-thrissur/59

Thrissur Pooram Package 2016

The Mega festival Thrissur pooram is held on the premises of the Vadakkumnatha Temple (Thekkinkadu Maithanam) which is just few steps from Wariyam Heritage. Wariyam Heritage is one of the few nearest accommodations for Thrissur Pooram. We offer a 3 days, 2 nights package with the following schedule with 3 times complimentary food on April 17th.

Day 1 – April 16, 2016 – Arrival, Check-in at Wariyam Heritage

Chamayam- Pooram chamayam is a sort of dress display consisting of the gold caparisons of the elephants, parasols, and all types of ornaments that will be used for the festival. Evening –visit to Nattika Beach.

Day 2 – April 17, 2016 – Thrissur Pooram

The Elanjithara Melam starts at about 2:00 PM. This is a musical display an amazing percussion ensemble featuring about 250 odd artistes, ushers in tens of thousands of music-lovers, who wave their hands in accordance to the rhythm.
Kudamattom starts at around 4.30pm.Vadakkunathan temple is made spectacular by the pageant of 30 caparisoned elephants and kudamattom, a competition involving swift rhythmic changing of brightly colored and sequined parasols.

Day 3 – April 18, 2016

Fire Works(Vedikettu) starts at 3:00 AM ,which are distinct in character, performance, excellence and magnitude. Both Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu temples compete with each other to provide the crowd with the best and the most unexpected. Checkout- 12.:00pm farewell.

Thrissur Festival Calendar – 2016

Elephant Pageants
Guruvayoor Aanaottam, Guruvayoor – -Thrissur Dist	20 Feb 2016
Uthralikavu Pooram Wadakkancherry – Thrissur	1 Mar 2016
Peruvanam Pooram Peruvanam – Thrissur Dist	18 Mar 2016
Arattupuzha Pooram Arattupuzha – Thrissur Dist	21 Mar 2016
Thrissur Pooram Thrissur Town -Thrissur Dist	17 Apr 2016
Onam
Thiruvonam Celebrated all over Kerala	14 Sep 2016
Pulikali Swaraj Round – Thrissur Dist	16 Sep 2016
Temple Festivals
Thaipooya Mahotsavam Koorkancherry – Thrissur Dist	24 Jan 2016
Machattu Mamangam Wadakkancherry – Thrissur Dist	23 Feb 2016
Guruvayoor Utsavam Guruvayoor – Thrissur Dist	20 Feb to 29 Feb 2016
Kodungalloor Bharani Kodungalloor – Thrissur Dist	9 Apr 2016
Mathoor Vinayaka Temple Thottakara – Thrissur  Dist	13 to 17 Apr 2016
Kudal Manickam Iringalakuda – Thrissur Dist	19 to 29 Apr 2016
Thiruvullakavu Cherpu – Thrissur Dist	11 Oct 2016
Guruvayoor Ekadasi Guruvayoor – Thrissur Dist	10 Dec 2016
Christian Festivals
Palm Sunday Celebrated all over Kerala	20 Mar 2016
Easter Celebrated all over Kerala	27 Mar 2016
Palayoor Church Palayoor – Thrissur Dist	6 to 7 May 2016
Aduppootty St. George  Orthodox Church Perunal Kunnakulam – Thrissur Dist	6 to 7 May 2016
Christmas Celebrated all over Kerala	25 Dec 2016
Other Festivals
Vishu Celebrated all over Kerala	14 Apr 2016
Vallathol Jayanthi Varshikam, Kalamandalam Kerala Kalamandalam – Thrissur Dist	9 to 10 Nov 2016
Chembai Sangitholsavam Guruvayur – Thrissur Dist	25 Nov to 10 Dec 2016

Disclaimer: In Kerala, festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and the local traditions and customs. We have calculated the festival dates based on these. But there can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. As such, these should be considered only as approximate dates and have to be confirmed with the local authorities.

Details / Data Courtesy: www.keralatourism.org
More Details Visit: http://www.keralatourism.org/festivalcalendar.php

For Accommodation in Thrissur, Please Contact Wariyam Heritage @ +91 9446 57 14 84 / guests@wariyamheritage.com

ITFOK edition 8 – international THEATRE festival of KERALA

Cultural Capital of Kerala – Thrissur hosts ITFOK edition 8 – international THEATRE festival of KERALA, from 10th January 2016 to 16th January 2016. Visit the program schedule @ website of ITFOK  – www.theatrefestivalkerala.com/2016_show_program_schedule.php

For Accommodation in Thrissur, near to Theatres. Please Contact Wariyam Heritage @ +91 9446 57 14 84 / guests@wariyamheritage.com

UNESCO Award to Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur

UNESCO Asia Pacific, Heritage Award of Excellence to Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur. Heritage Award Function at Sreemoolasthanam,  Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur on Friday,  4th December 2015 at 4.00pm.

The Award of Excellence has reached India only five times and Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur is the first Hindu Temple to receive the same. Here is the world famous Thrissur Pooram is hosted.

For Accommodation in Thrissur, very near to Sree Vadakkunnathan. Please Contact Wariyam Heritage @ +91 9446 57 14 84 / guests@wariyamheritage.com