- Pulikali is a popular folk art originated from the state of Kerala, the word Pulikkali comes from the Malayalam language which means “tiger play”.
- This folk art is associated with the festival of Onam which is an annual harvest festival of Kerala.
- On the celebrations of Nalaam Onam (4th day of celebration), this folk art is performed by trained artists who are colorfully dressed as tigers & hunters.
- Udukku & Thakil are the instruments used during this festival to play the beats on which people dance and enjoy.
- The basic theme of the festival is tiger hunting which is usually performed in the Thrissur district.
- Pulikali groups called ‘sangams’ come to a common meeting point once the body painting of the participants is over, this common point is Vadakkunnathan Temple.
- Some rituals are performed here and then the dance, music, and performances of the play begin.
- They are surrounded by the local crowd from all sides and are cheered up all the time by claps, shouting, and whistles as well.
- For a photographer, this is the most suitable time where he can capture a lot of dynamic events happening around him. You can also get some creative shots of streets and portraits as well.
By Rail:
Thrissur is the nearest railway station, about a kilometer away.
By Air:
Cochin has the neatest airport which is about 58 km from Thrissur.
By Bus:
There are many buses available to Thrissur from all major cities nearby to the place.
There is a huge variety of food in Thrissur which varies from being mind to sweet & to spicy as well.
BEST 9 DISHES TO TRY IN THRISSUR ARE:
- Puttu
- Vellayappam
- Meen Porichathu
- Mixed Vegetable Avial
- Achappam
- Banana Chips
- Malabar Mutton Biriyani
- Poduthol
- Parota
BEST 10 RESTAURANTS IN THRISSUR ARE:
- Hotel Bharat
- Royal Court by Joys Palace
- Clay Oven
- Pathans
- Noorjehan's Hotpan Restaurant
- Sree Radhakrishna Prasada
- Kalyan Veg Platter
- Ayush Veg
- Madurai Vegetarian
- Ming Palace Chinese Restaurant
BEST 10 CHEAP EATS IN THRISSUR ARE:
- Indian Coffee House
- Chennai Ananda Bhavan
- Womens food Court
- Roastown Global Grill
- Thrissivaperoor Kaapi Club
- Mani's Restaurant, Thrissur Round
- Delite bakery
- The Egg Stop
- Alankar Restaurant & Tourist Home
- Vasuettante Kada
BEST 5 HOTELS IN THRISSUR ARE:
- Ayuryogashram
- Joys Palace
- Hotel Pooram International
- OYO 23503 Golden Valley Residency
- Treebo Trip Ammu Regency
BEST 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN THRISSUR ARE:
- Athirappilly Waterfalls
- Vadakkunnathan Temple
- Snehatheeram Beach
- Sobha City Mall
- Chavakkad Beach
- Kerala Kalamandalam
- Thiruvambadi Krishna Shrine
- Paramekavu Bhagavathy Temple
- Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple
- Shakthan Thampuran Palace