6 months ago Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi gracefully climb down from a beautifully decorated caparisoned elephant during the grand Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala, India. They are dressed in traditional Kerala attire — ivory white mundus with golden borders and matching kurtas. Behind them, rows of richly adorned elephants stand with colorful parasols and ornaments, while chenda melam drummers play in synchronized rhythm. Fireworks sparkle in the daylight sky, and a festive crowd cheers joyfully. The atmosphere is vibrant, blending tradition and global celebrity in a unique cultural celebration. d44fb4564d3 0 36