Introduction about The Great Elephant March : The Great Elephant March is the greatest feat- a big time gathering of Indian tuskers all decked up and ready to be worshipped and pampered by devotees and onlookers. The march begins in Trichur Thekkinadu grounds and ends at Thriuvananthapuram.
Description: The great elephant march begins on the grounds of Trichur Thekkinkadu and end at Thiruvananthapuram is a three day long festival. The march begins with a magnificent array of elegantly decorated Tuskers with their mahouts. You can feed the elephants and enjoy the traditional 'Melam' (Kerala orchestra) plays the traditional pieces. After the ritual of feeding and performance of folk dance, it is time for you to enjoy a sumptuous traditional Keralian lunch. Visitors can enjoy the exciting elephant ride at the Thekkinkadu grounds. The first day usually comes to end with splendid safaris.
The great elephant march begins on the grounds of Trichur Thekkinkadu and end at Thiruvananthapuram is a three day long festival. The march begins with a magnificent array of elegantly decorated Tuskers with their mahouts. You can feed the elephants and enjoy the traditional 'Melam' (Kerala orchestra) plays the traditional pieces. After the ritual of feeding and performance of folk dance, it is time for you to enjoy a sumptuous traditional Keralian lunch. Visitors can enjoy the exciting elephant ride at the Thekkinkadu grounds. The first day usually comes to end with splendid safaris.
On the second day of the march the caravan reaches Cochin. Visit the old city or take a cruise on the emerald backwaters. The next stop of the great march is Alleppey, a major backwater destination in Kerala. Take a journey down the narrow manmade canals on local country boats or rice boats. Visit the coir industry and see how rope is churned out or coir. You can also buy show pieces made of coir for home.
The grand finale of the march is to be at Thiruvananthapuram, capital of the state. In the evening you can enjoy the Great Elephant Show arranged in a typical rural ambience. The show recreates the fabled Thrissur Pooram festival, which celebrates the friendly rivalry between two temple factions. A cultural program follows featuring martial arts, dances with the mesmerizing crescendo of Panchavadyam. It is at Trivandrum that your elephant pals bid you adieu with a salute leaving you to indulge in a seaside barbecue and fireworks display.
However, the Great Elephant March has little or no religious significance behind it. It is by and large an attempt to boost tourism and to attract foreign tourists who have quite a fad for Indian festivals and rituals.
Time for celebration: The Great Elephant March takes place every year from 17th to 20th January.
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