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Nalukulangara Pooram

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Nalukulangara Pooram
Official nameNalukulangara Pooram
DatePooram Nakshatra in malayalam Calender Month Makram

Nalukulangara Pooram is a popular temple festival of the South Indian state of Kerala. It is held at the Nalukulangara Devi Temple in Alleppy Distrcit every year on the 'Pooram' (Malayalam: പൂരം, pronounced [puːɾam]) day of the Malayalam Calendar month of 'Makaram'. 'Pooram' day is the day when the moon rises with the Pooram star. People celebrate pooram without any religious difference. And it is a good time for street vendors.[1]