Thrissur Prepares for Pulikali Festival with Nine Teams Participating on Onam
Thrissur is preparing for the traditional Pulikali festival as nine teams, including a debut by Olarikkara, gear up to perform on Onam day. Each team, with 35 to 51 performers, will parade through the city, showcasing tiger dances, colorful floats, and tableaux blending mythology and contemporary themes. The event begins at 4 p.m., culminating at Swaraj Round, with financial support and prizes awarded by the Thrissur Corporation. Preparations include body painting, rehearsals, and a preview exhibition of Pulikkali accessories.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 28 Aug, 02:49 pm. Other outlets followed.
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