Which of the following festivals is mainly celebrated in Vadakkunnathan temple of Kerala?

Correct option is A

​The Correct Answer is (a) Thrissur Pooram.

Explanation:

• The Thrissur Pooram is the festival primarily celebrated at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala.
• It is one of the largest and most famous temple festivals in Kerala and is held annually in the month of Meenam (March-April) as per the Malayalam calendar.

Information Booster:

• Thrissur Pooram was initiated by Raja Rama Varma, famously known as Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790–1805).

Additional Knowledge:

• Bastar Dussehra: This festival is celebrated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. It is dedicated toDanteshwari Mata. This festival lasts from Shravan Amavasya to Ashwin Shukla Trayodashi.
• Kullu Dussehra:Kullu Dussehra is a prominent festival inKullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh.
• Thiruvathira: Thiruvathira is a traditional Kerala festival celebrated by women in the state, especially in the southern parts of Kerala, but it is not specifically celebrated atVadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.