Kerala Poorikal Exclusive Fixed [OFFICIAL]

A spectacular competitive exchange of colorful, rhythmic umbrellas atop 30 caparisoned elephants.

Nothing is sacred. A photo of a bride and groom with a Photoshopped thorthu (towel) hanging from the groom’s pocket. Caption: "Vadakke parambil Unnikrishnan after seeing the dinner menu: Chicken Fry vs his BP medicine." kerala poorikal exclusive

The current owner (a descendant of the original Kangani —Tamil labor supervisor) holds the keys to a sealed spice vault. Inside: Cardamom pods harvested in 1962, dried clove oils in Victorian bottles, and a private tea-tasting of Clonal B/6/61 —a cultivar that never made it to commercial production due to its low yield but high perfume. Regional "Poorikal" Rituals (North Malabar)

Everything used in the festival, from the elephant ornaments (nettipattams) to the parasols, is handcrafted and made fresh every year. Regional "Poorikal" Rituals (North Malabar) dried clove oils in Victorian bottles