| Festival | Role of Spice (Mulakal) | Role of Battle (Poorukal) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Onasadya features 11+ curries with varying chili levels. | Pulikali (tiger dance) mimics combat; Vallam Kali (boat race) is a water battle. | | Vishu | Vishu Kani includes raw chili and pepper as symbols of prosperity. | Firecracker "fights" between neighborhoods (low-intensity poorukal). | | Thrissur Pooram | Vendors sell spiced snacks ( sukhiyan , mulaku bajji ). | The main event: 30 elephants line up, but the kudamattam (parasol exchange) is a symbolic battle of prestige between rival temples. |

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