Thrissur Pooram Exhibition

Exhibition of native goods

Thrissur Pooram Exhibition

Entrance of Thrissur Pooram Exhibition in Thekkinkadu Maidan

Genre| Agricultural Exhibition
Dates| April - May
Location(s)| Thrissur City, Kerala
Years active| 1932 – present
Website| http://thrissurpooramfestival.com/thrissur_pooram.html

All India Agricultural, Industrial, Educational and Cultural Exhibition or commonly called the Thrissur Pooram Exhibition is an exhibition organised jointly by Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple Devaswom and Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple Devaswom, ahead of Thrissur Pooram in Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur city. It is usually conducted over a period of 40 to 50 days during the Thrissur Pooram.The exhibition is the largest in Kerala in terms of attendance and floor space.[1][2][3]

## History

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The exhibition was organised by the youths in freedom fighters in Thrissur City. It was started in 1932 and was known as Swadeshi Exhibition till 1947. Later Thrissur Municipal Corporation took over the event till 1967 and was known as All India Agricultural, Industrial and Educational Exhibition. In 1963 Thrissur Municipal Corporation handed over the exhibition to Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi Devaswoms. From the next year onwards, it was renamed as Thrissur Pooram Exhibition.[4]

Thrissur Pooram Exhibition 2007

Thrissur Pooram Exhibition 2011

## Participating entities

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Major participating entities include private and Government companies and departments. Some are Oushadhi, Coir Board, Kerala Police, Kerala Excise, All India Radio, Indian Railways (formerly), Bharat Petroleum, Bharat Electronics, Bharat Earth Movers, Bharat Sanchar Nigam, Kerala Forest Department, Food Corporation of India, Coconut Development Board, Hindustan Newsprint Limited, Kerala Agricultural University, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Indian Income-tax Department, Department of Industries (Kerala), Kerala State Pollution Control Board, Indian Space Research Organisation, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, and Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute[5][6]

## Ticket price

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In 2012, the ticket cost Rs 5 but increased in 2013 to Rs 10 and Rs 15 on pooram day. The ticket rate later increased to Rs 35 per person(full ticket for everyone above 4 years). Tickets costed Rs 40 on regular days and Rs 50 on the days before, after, and during Pooram in 2025. The exhibition will be open from 10 AM to 9 PM. Around 180 stalls and 70 pavilions have been set up in 2025 for the exhibition. There are amusement rides for children and food stalls in the exhibition. The exhibition is managed by a committee comprising nominees of Devaswoms, the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, the Cochin Devaswom Board, representatives of social organisations, Government officials and the public.[7][8][9][10]

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## References

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1. ^ "Pooram exhibition begins". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 3 April 2009. Archived from the original on 13 April 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
2. ^ "Pooram exhibition drawing crowds". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 19 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2 May 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
3. ^ "Thrissur Pooram exhibition". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
4. ^ "Thrissur Pooram Exhibition". City Journal. Retrieved 31 March 2012.[permanent dead link]
5. ^ "Pooram fair to end on May 23". The Hindu. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
6. ^ "Chiranjeevi to open Thrissur Pooram exhibition today". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
7. ^ "Thrissur Pooram exhibition to open today". City Journal. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
8. ^ "Chiranjeevi to open Thrissur Pooram exhibition today". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
9. ^ "Pooram fair to end on May 23". The Hindu. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
10. ^ "Ministers Suresh Gopi, K Rajan inaugurate Thrissur Pooram exhibition". Ministers Suresh Gopi, K Rajan inaugurate Thrissur Pooram exhibition. Retrieved 17 May 2025.

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Tourist attractions in Thrissur

Dams|

* Chimmony Dam
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* Peringalkuthu Dam
* Poomala Dam
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Beaches and waterfalls|

* Athirappilly Falls
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* Kandassankadavu Boat Race
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* Vanchikulam
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Buildings|

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Festivals|

* Puli Kali
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Prehistoric|

* Ariyannur Umbrellas
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Museums|

* Archaeological Museum, Thrissur
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