TEMPLE FESTIVALS OF KERALA
Kerala which is often referred to as 'God's
Own Country' has a large number of[Hindu temples. Many of the temples have
unique traditions and most hold festivals on specific days of the year. Temple
festivals usually continue for a number of days. A common characteristic of
these festivals is the hoisting of a holy flag which is then brought down only
on the final day of the festival. Some festivals include Poorams, the most
famous of these being the Thrissur Pooram. Temples that can afford it will
usually involve at least one [[Elephants in Kerala culture richly caparisoned
elephant as part of the festivities. The idol of the God in the temple is taken
out on a procession around the country side atop this elephant. When the
procession visits homes around the temple, people will usually present rice,
coconuts, and other offerings to the God. Processions often include traditional
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