Kozhimamparambu Pooram is the annual festival observed in Cheruthuruthy
Kozhimanparambu Bhagavathy temple in Thrissur District in Kerala. The famous
pooram festival in the shrine is observed in Kumbham month. The shrine is
dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi.
The highlight of the festival is caparisoned elephants,
melam and fireworks. Tholpavakoothu is performed during the annual festival. Kala and Kuthira (effigies of ox and horses) from various desams arrive on the pooram day to the temple. Poothan and thira are also performed on the occasion.
Several unique rituals and pujas are performed during the
festival period. Traditional performing arts, music, songs, fireworks and other cultural
activities are held during the period. The festival ends with arattu on the final day.
Seven desams of the region Panjal, Pudussery,
Nedumpura, Cheruthuruthy, Pallikkal, Thazhapra - Vettikkattiri and Attoor
participate in Kozhimamparambu Pooram.