UPC Parking App Transforms Thrissur Pooram 2025: Stress-Free Parking for 1.5 Million Visitors

Thrissur Pooram 2025: Find Parking with UPC App & Skip Traffic

5/4/20252 min read

Introduction: The Grandeur of Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram, often hailed as the "Mother of All Poorams," is Kerala’s most spectacular temple festival, held annually at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur. Dating back to the late 18th century, this grand celebration was introduced by Raja Rama Varma (Sakthan Thampuran), the Maharaja of Cochin, to unite temples in the region and create a grand festival for the people. The hallmark of Thrissur Pooram is its impressive elephant processions, vibrant parasol exchanges (Kudamattom), and mesmerizing percussion ensembles (Panchavadyam and Melam), attracting tourists and devotees from around the world.

Record-Breaking Attendance: Thrissur Pooram by the Numbers

Over the last five years, Thrissur Pooram has witnessed a steady surge in attendance. In 2019, official estimates reported over 1 million visitors flocking to Thrissur city during the festival days. Despite the pandemic dip in 2020 and 2021, attendance rebounded sharply, with 2023 marking an attendance of approximately 1.2 million people. Projections for 2025 expect a further rise, with local authorities preparing for 1.5 million visitors, based on tourism trends and increased international interest.

The Parking Predicament: A Festival Grows, but the Roads Shrink🛑

With such immense footfalls, parking and traffic management have long been a challenge. Thrissur’s narrow roads, coupled with festival processions, often lead to severe congestion. In past years, key national highways like NH 544 and NH 66 near Thrissur have faced bottlenecks, impacting not just festival-goers but also through-travelers heading to other parts of Kerala.

Local reports from 2023 indicated that traffic blockages extended up to 15 kilometers from the city center during peak festival hours. Parking spots near Vadakkunnathan Temple and Swaraj Round get occupied as early as dawn, leaving latecomers circling the city, adding to pollution and traffic woes.

Enter UPC 📲 Parking App: Smart Parking for Smart Travelers

This year, technology is stepping in to ease the chaos. The UPC Parking App is revolutionizing how visitors attend Thrissur Pooram. Available for download for both android and Iphone users the UPC app allows users to:

  • 🔍Find available parking near pooram grounds or from your current location.

  • 🏙️View opening times, capacity and price of parking.

  • 📍Navigate to selected parking using map of their choice.

By using the UPC Parking App, travelers can avoid the frustration of circling for hours and instead enjoy the festivities stress-free.

✅Download and Plan Ahead

As Thrissur Pooram 2025 approaches on May 6th, visitors are strongly encouraged to download the UPC Parking App and plan their trip in advance. Avoid last-minute hassles, reduce your carbon footprint, and be part of a more organized and eco-friendly Pooram.

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