Chinakkathoor Pooram is observed in Kumbham month as per Malayalam calendar in Kerala. It is the annual festival at the Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple at Palappuram in Palakkad District. The shrine is located around 6 km from Ottapalam. Chinakkathoor Pooram 2023 date is March 6. The most important highlight of the festival is the display of nearly 30 odd caparisoned elephants. The fortnight long festival is noted for traditional arts and music including – Panchavadyam, Tholpavakoothu, vellattu, theyyam, pulikkali, poothanum thirayum, kaalavela, kuthiravela, aandi vedan, kumbhamkali, kudakkali, theru (chariot), thattinmelkooth (dance on the platform) and karivela. During the period, the shrine is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights. Hundreds of people arrive to witness various festivities. The annual festival is observed on the Makam Nakshatra in Kumbham Month. Kala kali, uranju thullal, vellattam nayadikali, pooth