Emotional scenes unfolded in front of the mortuary at the Thrissur Medical College, as Suma, received the mortal remains of her brother Manikandan | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Manikandan and Giri shared a simple passion — fireworks. Wherever there was a display, they would be there. Residents of Kammath Lane and Chelatt Lane in Kottappuram, in Thrissur, the two friends were inseparable, bound by their love for the spectacle that defines the spirit of Thrissur Pooram. Published – April 22, 2026 08:24 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation FST seizes around ₹65 lakh at Srivaikuntam congress candidate’s residence Balakrishna hits back at Rajanna on ‘black magic’