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Foreigner Couple Alleges Sex Harassment At Kerala Festival
A foreign vlogger couple, known for their viral travel videos, has alleged that they faced sexual harassment at the iconic Thrissur Pooram in Kerala which concluded last week.
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VD Savarkar's Image On Umbrella In Kerala Temple Festival Sparks Controversy
The Paramekkavu Devaswom, an important temple group that is among the organisers of the renowned Thrissur Pooram, on Sunday ran into a controversy after its authorities decided to feature Hindutva icon VD Savarkar in an ornate umbrella
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Kerala Bars Entry Of Devotees At Thrissur Pooram As State Fights Surge
Kerala has decided to prohibit the public from attending the Thrissur Pooram - the famous temple festival held on the grounds of Vadakkunathan temple in Thrissur - 24 hours after state health minister told NDTV the festival will be held as planned.
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One-Eyed Celebrity Elephant Flags Off Thrissur Temple Festival After Row
Scores of devotees cheered as Kerala's beloved one-eyed elephant waded through the corridor of the famed Vadakkumnathan temple in Thrissur on Sunday after it was given a conditional nod by the district authorities to participate in the Thrissur Pooram festival.
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Kerala's Celebrity Elephant Banned From Event, Owners Threaten To Boycott
A large cultural festival in Kerala featuring elephants is in the midst of "jumbo" controversy. Thrissur Pooram, held annually at Vadakkunnathan Temple, has a celebrity elephant at the centre of the festivities.
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Recently Concluded Thrissur Pooram Violated Animal Rights, Alleges Activist
An animal rights campaigner has written to the Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur, and the Director of Project Elephant alleging violations of Wildlife Protection Act and Sound Pollution Regulation Rules in the recently concluded Thrissur Pooram festival.
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Blog: At Thrissur Pooram, Stones, Bottles Thrown At Journalists Like Me
I could hear menacing slogans of "Go back, media" several times. Loud and clear. There were also specific chants made against a few regional channels.
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Elephants Keep Up Thrissur Pooram Tradition, Black Paint Masking Injuries
A famous festival in Kerala's Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur saw lakhs of people participating in the pomp and show on Sunday, prepping for a show of fireworks, days after over 100 people were killed in a fire 200 km away in Kollam.
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Thrissur Pooram, Huge Kerala Fest, Will Have Fireworks, Agrees Court
The mega-festival of Thrissur Pooram, famous in Kerala for its parade of elephants and drummers, will include elaborate fireworks at its grand finale despite the recent tragedy that saw more than a hundred people killed after a fireworks display turned disastrous at a major temple.
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Necessary Steps Will Be Taken For Conduct Of Thrissur Pooram: Kerala Government
Amid widespread allegations of "creating hurdles" in organising the famed 'Thrissur Pooram' in the wake of Kollam temple tragedy, Kerala government today said all necessary steps would be taken for the smooth conduct of the festival.
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In Kerala, an Elephant Parade Amid Protests
As 30 caparisoned elephants gracefully made their way down a festive Thrissur street in Kerala yesterday, few could doubt the stunning beauty of the parade that has come under a cloud lately for its use of captive elephants.
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Don't Use 'Live' Elephants in Thrissur Parade: Actor Pamela Anderson to Kerala Chief Minister
A parade of elephants caparisoned in gold has been an enduring image for Kerala Tourism over the decades. The resplendent parade, featuring 30 elephants with decorated umbrellas over them, occurs during the state's annual, week-long Thrissur Pooram. This year the elephants' parade is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Actor Pamela Anderson Asks Kerala Chief Minister Not to Use Elephants for Kerala Festival
As the stage is set for Kerala's iconic festival Thrissur pooram, Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson has written to Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy asking him not to the use elephants for the festival.
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Thousands witness Kerala's popular temple festival Thrissur Pooram
Kerala's popular temple festival Thrissur Pooram was held in Thrissur on Sunday. Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, participated in the ceremony which included a parade of 30 richly caparisoned pachyderms and also a performance by over 500 top-ranked percussionists.
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Two dozen injured as elephant runs amok
Close to two dozen people were injured on Wednesday as an elephant participating in the Thrissur Pooram festival ran amok, police said.Inspector General of Police S Gopinath told Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) that none of the injured was in serious condition.
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Foreigner Couple Alleges Sex Harassment At Kerala Festival
A foreign vlogger couple, known for their viral travel videos, has alleged that they faced sexual harassment at the iconic Thrissur Pooram in Kerala which concluded last week.
-
VD Savarkar's Image On Umbrella In Kerala Temple Festival Sparks Controversy
The Paramekkavu Devaswom, an important temple group that is among the organisers of the renowned Thrissur Pooram, on Sunday ran into a controversy after its authorities decided to feature Hindutva icon VD Savarkar in an ornate umbrella
-
Kerala Bars Entry Of Devotees At Thrissur Pooram As State Fights Surge
Kerala has decided to prohibit the public from attending the Thrissur Pooram - the famous temple festival held on the grounds of Vadakkunathan temple in Thrissur - 24 hours after state health minister told NDTV the festival will be held as planned.
-
One-Eyed Celebrity Elephant Flags Off Thrissur Temple Festival After Row
Scores of devotees cheered as Kerala's beloved one-eyed elephant waded through the corridor of the famed Vadakkumnathan temple in Thrissur on Sunday after it was given a conditional nod by the district authorities to participate in the Thrissur Pooram festival.
-
Kerala's Celebrity Elephant Banned From Event, Owners Threaten To Boycott
A large cultural festival in Kerala featuring elephants is in the midst of "jumbo" controversy. Thrissur Pooram, held annually at Vadakkunnathan Temple, has a celebrity elephant at the centre of the festivities.
-
Recently Concluded Thrissur Pooram Violated Animal Rights, Alleges Activist
An animal rights campaigner has written to the Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur, and the Director of Project Elephant alleging violations of Wildlife Protection Act and Sound Pollution Regulation Rules in the recently concluded Thrissur Pooram festival.
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Blog: At Thrissur Pooram, Stones, Bottles Thrown At Journalists Like Me
I could hear menacing slogans of "Go back, media" several times. Loud and clear. There were also specific chants made against a few regional channels.
-
Elephants Keep Up Thrissur Pooram Tradition, Black Paint Masking Injuries
A famous festival in Kerala's Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur saw lakhs of people participating in the pomp and show on Sunday, prepping for a show of fireworks, days after over 100 people were killed in a fire 200 km away in Kollam.
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Thrissur Pooram, Huge Kerala Fest, Will Have Fireworks, Agrees Court
The mega-festival of Thrissur Pooram, famous in Kerala for its parade of elephants and drummers, will include elaborate fireworks at its grand finale despite the recent tragedy that saw more than a hundred people killed after a fireworks display turned disastrous at a major temple.
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Necessary Steps Will Be Taken For Conduct Of Thrissur Pooram: Kerala Government
Amid widespread allegations of "creating hurdles" in organising the famed 'Thrissur Pooram' in the wake of Kollam temple tragedy, Kerala government today said all necessary steps would be taken for the smooth conduct of the festival.
-
In Kerala, an Elephant Parade Amid Protests
As 30 caparisoned elephants gracefully made their way down a festive Thrissur street in Kerala yesterday, few could doubt the stunning beauty of the parade that has come under a cloud lately for its use of captive elephants.
-
Don't Use 'Live' Elephants in Thrissur Parade: Actor Pamela Anderson to Kerala Chief Minister
A parade of elephants caparisoned in gold has been an enduring image for Kerala Tourism over the decades. The resplendent parade, featuring 30 elephants with decorated umbrellas over them, occurs during the state's annual, week-long Thrissur Pooram. This year the elephants' parade is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Actor Pamela Anderson Asks Kerala Chief Minister Not to Use Elephants for Kerala Festival
As the stage is set for Kerala's iconic festival Thrissur pooram, Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson has written to Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy asking him not to the use elephants for the festival.
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Thousands witness Kerala's popular temple festival Thrissur Pooram
Kerala's popular temple festival Thrissur Pooram was held in Thrissur on Sunday. Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, participated in the ceremony which included a parade of 30 richly caparisoned pachyderms and also a performance by over 500 top-ranked percussionists.
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Two dozen injured as elephant runs amok
Close to two dozen people were injured on Wednesday as an elephant participating in the Thrissur Pooram festival ran amok, police said.Inspector General of Police S Gopinath told Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) that none of the injured was in serious condition.
