<p>The popular 'Pulikali' (dance of the tiger) of Kerala's Thrissur district which is part of Onam celebrations, was held online this time owing to the Covid-19 restrictions.</p>.<p>Around 20 performers dressed up as tigers participated in the event by performing from different locations, mostly from their houses on Thursday.</p>.<p>In a normal year, hundreds of performers would have participated in the around decades-old 'Pulikali' in Thrissur town. The event also attracts tourists.</p>.<p>But owing to the restrictions, the organisers, Ayyanthole Desam Pulikkali Samghataka Samithi, decided to conduct 'Pulikali' online.</p>.<p>According to the organisers, there were thousands of viewers for the hour-long live performance. Selfies and stickers pertaining to 'Pulikali' were also made available for the fans.</p>.<p>Thrissur Pooram, another major cultural attraction of the district, was also called off this time because of the pandemic.</p>
<p>The popular 'Pulikali' (dance of the tiger) of Kerala's Thrissur district which is part of Onam celebrations, was held online this time owing to the Covid-19 restrictions.</p>.<p>Around 20 performers dressed up as tigers participated in the event by performing from different locations, mostly from their houses on Thursday.</p>.<p>In a normal year, hundreds of performers would have participated in the around decades-old 'Pulikali' in Thrissur town. The event also attracts tourists.</p>.<p>But owing to the restrictions, the organisers, Ayyanthole Desam Pulikkali Samghataka Samithi, decided to conduct 'Pulikali' online.</p>.<p>According to the organisers, there were thousands of viewers for the hour-long live performance. Selfies and stickers pertaining to 'Pulikali' were also made available for the fans.</p>.<p>Thrissur Pooram, another major cultural attraction of the district, was also called off this time because of the pandemic.</p>
