Devi (Paramekkavu Bhagavathi) temple · Thrissur, Kerala, India
Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu temple to the goddess Bhagavathi in Thrissur, Kerala. Along with Thiruvambady, it is one of the two major participants in the Thrissur Pooram, and is run by the Paramekkavu Devaswom (New Indian Express; Onmanorama).
Faith & Tradition
At Thrissur Pooram, the Elanjithara Melam for Paramekkavu Bhagavathy is performed inside the Sree Vadakkumnathan temple courtyard, beside the ilanji tree; the New Indian Express describes it as among the world's largest percussion ensembles, with more than 250 artists. The pooram also features the Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady devaswoms competing in their fireworks displays (New Indian Express; Onmanorama).
The temple's own Vela festival, held in January, includes a fireworks display; in 2017 it was conducted with low-decibel fireworks under a High Court order, the Times of India reported. Desapattu festivals of the desams attached to the temple precede it (Times of India).
Heritage
The percussionist Peruvanam Kuttan Marar led the Elanjithara Melam for Paramekkavu for 24 years until the Devaswom replaced him in January 2023, Onmanorama reported. The temple's elephants have long been part of the pooram; tusker Paramekkavu Rajendran, which took part in the most Thrissur Poorams, died in 2019 (New Indian Express).
Plan Your Visit
Pooram and Vela days draw very large crowds; follow police arrangements and confirm dates locally.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with Paramekkavu Devaswom before travelling. Last reviewed 6 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Paramekkavu is one of the two main participants; its Elanjithara Melam is held at Vadakkumnathan temple (New Indian Express).
Temple festival with fireworks, preceded by desapattu festivals (Times of India).
Location
The temple is in Thrissur town, close to the Sree Vadakkumnathan temple.
Location: Thrissur, Kerala, India
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Questions
In Thrissur town, Kerala, near the Vadakkumnathan temple.
It is one of the two main participating temples, with Thiruvambady.
A huge percussion ensemble for Paramekkavu Bhagavathy, held inside the Vadakkumnathan temple during the pooram.
In January, with a fireworks display.
The Paramekkavu Devaswom.
Further reading: Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Thrissur on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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