Kollam Pooram (Malayalam : കൊല്ലം പൂരം) is a festival held each April in Kollam City in the Indian state of Kerala. The festival attracts large number of people from all parts of the state and is organised in connection with the annual festival of the Asramam Sri Krishnaswamy Temple at Kollam's Asramam Maidan. The festival has now assumed the status of a national festival attracting tourists in large numbers. For the kudamattom, thirty elephants are split into two groups of fifteen representing the Thamarakulam Sri Mahaganapathy Temple and the Puthiyakavu Bhagawathy Temple. The kudamattom is held to the beats of a traditional melam. The pooram is followed by a firework display. This year Pooram falls on Tuesday 16 April 2019. Visit www.kollampooram.com for more details and live events See also Website : https://kollampooram.com Kollam Thrissur Pooram President's Trophy Boat Race Kollam Beach References External links Official government site of Kollam Pooram Culture of Kollam Hindu festivals in Kerala Festivals in Kollam district April observances Elephant festivals in Kerala Kollam district Elephants in Indian culture