Arattupuzha
Arattupuzha | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Arattupuzha Pooram in 2009 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
| Nearest city | Puthukkad |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thrissur |
| Website | www |
Arattupuzha is a village located near Puthukkad in Thrissur district of Kerala in southern India, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the town of Thrissur.[1] Located on the banks of the Karuvannur river, it is home to the annual Arattupuzha Pooram that stages the grand spectacle of scores of caparisoned elephants lined up in a row to the accompaniment of ethnic percussion concerts.[2] Firework displays are put on.[1] The Arattupuzha Temple (also known as the Sree Sastha Temple) is situated at Arattupuzha. The antiquity of this temple dates back to 3000 years.
References
- ^ a b Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 196. ISBN 978-81-7835-018-9. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ Sarina Singh (2005). India. Lonely Planet. p. 923. ISBN 1-74059-694-3.