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Pooram misses its carnivalesque mood Updated: Updated: Minimalistic celebrations necessitated by pandemic take the sheen off fete Share Article AAA The Ilanjithara Melam led by Peruvanam Kuttan Marar under the Ilanji tree of the Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple. K.K. Najeeb | Photo Credit: K.K.NAJEEB Minimalistic celebrations necessitated by pandemic take the sheen off fete There were all the usual rituals and events. There were caparisoned elephants, though in limited numbers. Sought-after maestros led the percussion ensembles too. But without the hysteric crowd, revelry, and street vendors, Thrissur Pooram missed its carnivalesque mood. With their hearts in Thekkinkadu Maidan, pooram lovers on Friday sat at home glued to television screens. This year’s pooram created history by conducting the celebrations without people. COVID-19 spoiled the pooram last year too; there were no festivities or events then. ....