Thrissur Pooram
The spectacle of face-to-face meeting of the 30 elephants -- 15 each from the Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady temples -- and 'Kudamattam' (change of ornamental silk parasols by the people mounted on their top in quick succession) at the sprawling Thekkinkadu maidan, provided a visual treat to the people who thronged the venue braving sweltering heat.