<span style="color: #222222;">The most colourful and spectacular of all temple festivals in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram, is being held today.<br />''<br />''Processions of deities from smaller temples in and around Thrissur will converge at the Vadakkumnathan temple this morning, where Lord Shiva is the presiding deity.<br />''<br />''This will be followed by Madathil Varavu Panchavadyam, an orchestra involving five instruments and later Ilanjitharamelam, a percussion ensemble,  at the temple premises.<br />''<br />''The swift, rhythmic change of colourful parasols on caparisoned elephants by Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady temples, one of the highlights of the festival, will be held this evening.<br />''<br />''A colourful display of fireworks will follow later in the night.<br />''<br />''About 4000 police personnel have been deployed in Thrissur as part of the security arrangements.<br />''<br />''The event is being held after a gap of two years due to Covid induced restrictions.</span><br />