Echoes and Embers: Culture, Community, and Change in Thrissur Pooram, Kerala

Thrissur Pooram, which is often regarded as the cultural heartbeat of Kerala, stands as one of the most prominent temple festivals all over India, known for its grand scale rituals and rooted community participation. This report studies the Thrissur Pooram with a focus on its organizational structure, community involvement and the ways in which it consistently adapts to changing social context in our current world.