Thrissur Rural, Kerala: In view of the heavy inflow of devotees for the Thalapoli festival at the Sri Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, traffic restrictions will be enforced in Kodungallur from January 15 to 18, 2026, to ensure smooth vehicular movement, pedestrian safety, and festival management.
According to the traffic plan:
* Ordinary buses traveling from Guruvayur to Kodungallur must terminate at Chandapura and return from there towards Guruvayur.
* Limited-stop buses from Guruvayur to Ernakulam must drop passengers at Chandapura and proceed to Ernakulam via Kottapuram–Kodungallur Bypass Road.
* Other vehicles are required to use the bypass without entering the town.
* Ordinary buses arriving from Azhikode and Eriyad should terminate at Kodungallur Bus Stand and exit without entering the town center.
* Buses coming from Ernakulam should enter the bypass at Kottapuram signal and proceed directly to Chandapura. Other vehicles toward Guruvayur should follow the same bypass route.
* Buses from Mala, Krishnankotta, and Paravur should enter the bypass from Kodungallur Cheraman, reach the Private Bus Stand, and exit via Kottapuram using the service road.
* Buses arriving from Thrissur and Irinjalakuda should terminate at the Kodungallur Trust Bus Stand and continue from there after picking up passengers.
* Cars and similar vehicles coming from Azhikode and Eriyad must park along the bypass and must not enter the town area.
* Heavy vehicles coming from Irinjalakuda/Thrissur direction must either turn back from Konath Hill and proceed via SN Puram or park near KKTM College Ground during the restricted hours and continue after the traffic arrangements end.
* Parking near the Post Office in Thekkady will be permitted only until 11:00 AM.
With a large number of devotees expected during the festival days, authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the traffic plan and use designated parking areas to ensure a safe and organized festival environment.
