Kerala Craft - Thrissur Pooram, Thrichur, Nettipattam (Elephant Caparison) Decorative Showpiece (Photo Copyright © by Saji Maramon)

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Nettipattam is a Kerala traditional item,Which is used to decorate elephant in the time of Poorams and festivals . Nettipattam is a glittering ornament that adorns the forehead of an elephant. The gold color of the Nettipattam makes it an eye-catching item during the festivals of Kerala. Nettipattam is an important ornament worn by elephants during festivals in has it that the Nettipattam was designed by Lord Brahma. And Iravath, the white elephant of Lord Indra, was the first lucky elephant to wear caparison, which is part of Hindu astrological art, represents the entire pantheon of gods in Hinduism.

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Size: 3648px × 5290px
Location: Kerala
Photo credit: © Saji Maramon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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