Article by Viory.Video Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala, southwest India, was held as a scaled-down event this year following the recent fireworks facility blast in Mundathikode, which killed 15 and injured 40 people. Footage filmed on Sunday shows decorated elephants taking part in a shortened Kudamattam, or umbrella-changing ceremony, as crowds cheered to traditional percussion … Continue reading Muted celebrations – Kerala Thrissur Pooram festival scaled back after deadly blast at fireworks factory