Thrissur, April 26 -- Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala, will witness the arrival of various component poorams, including Karamukku and Chembukkavu, escorted by traditional percussion ensembles and caparisoned elephants.

Kanimangalam Sastha is the first component of the Vadakkunnathan to reach Vadakkunnatha.

According to the locals, the procession of the component poorams to the Vadakkunnatha temple started in the morning. Kanimangalam Sastha is the first component of the Vadakkunnathan to reach Vadakkunnatha.

Soon after, the component poorams of Karamukku, Chembukkavu, Pannampilly, Lalur, Ayyanthole, Neythalakavu and Choorakottukavu temples will also come to see Vadakkunnathan as per the decree. Melaravam and Gajaveeras will b...