Thrissur, April 26 -- Security preparations are in full swing as thousands descended upon the Vadakkunnathan Temple on Sunday to witness the thirty-six-hour-long temple festival "Thrissur Pooram", also known as mother of all 'Poorams" and includes a display of elephants.

At Thrissur Pooram, a festival more than two centuries old, thousands gather to witness a breathtaking blend of tradition, music, and devotion.

District Collector Shikha Surendran emphasised that safety protocols are prepared regarding the welfare of the festival's elephants and the health of the spectators.

"The district administration is prepared with all necessary facilities and a control room to ensure the safety of the spectators, and we have special protocols for...