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Arattupuzha Pooram #54460946
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Arattupuzha is a culturally significant village located in Thrissur district of Kerala. This village is renowned for the annual festival called Arattupuzha Pooram. The Sree Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, which is believed to be more than 3000 years old and its premises are the venue for the festivities. It is believed that during the festival period, Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity at the Sree Sastha Temple is visited by gods and goddesses of the neighbouring villages. The annual festival at Arattupuzha is also termed as the mother of all pooram festivals in Kerala, due to its sheer magnitude and grandeur. The pinnacle of excitement and devotion during the seven-day festival is obviously the last two days.
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