Thrissur Pooram- 10. { As population increases, the town becomes crowded with shops, houses, etc., so the present day situation is not suitable for large gathering of public, which has very high risk, here there are two-1. display of large number of elephants, in hot day, and 2. very high powerful dangerous fire-works )

Opinion
  02/05/2016.
       515.

         All Members,
        Respected family members of this great holy Nation.

  Sub : Thrissur Pooram-10.

Ref : { As  population increases, the  town becomes crowded with shops, houses, etc., so the present day situation is not suitable for large gathering of public, which has very high  risk, here there are two-1. display of large number of elephants, in hot day, and 2. very high powerful dangerous fire-works }

 Discussion-10.

10 : Controversies :

A.

For the fireworks ceremony, which is held as two parts - a sample one (called Sample Vedikkettu, held one day before the pooram) and the final one, chemicals are used extensively.

This has caused several allegations against the organizers for violating the regulations regarding sound pollution.

In the past, there were several accidents during the event as well during the manufacture of fireworks chemicals, which has caused the deaths of several people.

B.

Another topic of concern is the use of elephants.

Due to the competitive nature of the festival between Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi temples, as well as the presence of cheru poorams elephants are used continuously as well as in large numbers.

This has caused elephants to collapse as well as to run amok.

This has caused concern among the animal activists as well as the common people.

Though the government has issued several guidelines regarding the parading of elephants in the festivals, there are several allegations of them being not observed strictly.

 In 2015, Pamela Anderson ignited a wide debate as she wrote to Oommen Chandy, the then Chief Minister of Kerala, requesting to use faux elephants for Pooram.

She also suggested that the cost be borne by her, if the State decides in her favour.

The Chief Minister rejected her appeal as he said cruelty to animals is entirely different from utilizing elephants for festivals and processions.
END.

My view points -

1. Elephants live in forests, not in cities or with human population,
2. No Bharatiya scriptures say that Elephants display are necessary  in place of worship,
3. Again no scriptures recommend fireworks display in place of worship.
4. These are  all  man-made,  supported by  many  mafias, for  their  selfish  gains,
5. These  type  foolish  displays  should  not  be  allowed  in  anywhere  in  Bharatham.

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