Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Irulam Creates Giant Onam Pookkalam Honoring Beloved Wild Elephant
People in Irulam made a huge flower design to celebrate Onam.
It covers 25,000 square feet.
They used more than 10,000 kilograms of flowers.
The flowers included marigolds and globe amaranths.
In the middle, the design shows an elephant named Maniyan.
Maniyan was a friendly wild elephant loved by the villagers.
The artwork was made to remember him.
Many people are visiting to see the colourful design.
Irulam villagers created a 25,000-square-foot Pookkalam for Onam celebrations.
The floral artwork used more than 10,000 kilograms of flowers.
Marigolds, locally called Chendumalli, and globe amaranths were among the flowers used.
Its centrepiece depicts Maniyan, a peace-loving wild tusker remembered fondly by villagers.
The Pookkalam was created at Irulam Higher Secondary School and has attracted visitors and drone attention.
- Who
- The people of Irulam created the Pookkalam in memory of the wild elephant Maniyan.
- What
- A 25,000-square-foot floral carpet was made for Onam and dedicated to Maniyan.
- When
- During Onam celebrations; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- At the Irulam Higher Secondary School ground in Irulam, Wayanad.
- Why
- To celebrate Onam and pay tribute to Maniyan, a beloved wild tusker remembered by the community.
- Artwork size
- 25,000 square feet
- Flowers used
- More than 10,000 kilograms
- Celebration
- Onam
- Location
- Irulam Higher Secondary School ground
- Featured elephant
- Maniyan
- Flowers mentioned
- Marigolds, locally called Chendumalli, and globe amaranths, or Vadamalli
- Public response
- The artwork has become a major local attraction