Thrissur,
meaning 'town with the name of Lord Siva', is regarded as the cultural
capital of Kerala. An important religious and cultural centre for
centuries, Thrissur was occupied by the kingdoms of Kochi from 16th
to 18th century. It features one of the largest temple in Kerala,
the Vadakkumnatha Kshethram and is the site for renowned Pooram
Festival.
Today, Thrissur is world famous for its Pooram Festival, which is
one of the biggest festivals of Kerala.
Tourist
Destinations: There are a number of tourist attractions in
Thrissur, India. A must visit is the the Vadakkumnatha Kshethram
,Pooram Festival ,Guruvayoor Kshethram ,and many more the following
are...
» Vadakkumnatha
Kshethram
Vadakkumnatha
Kshethram temple sits atop a hill in the centre of Thrissur. This
temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture.
The temple contains the sacred shrines of Paramashiva, Parvathi,
Sankaranarayana, Ganapathi, Sri Rama and Sri Krishna. The central
shrines and Koothambalam exhibit exquisite vignettes carved in wood.
Legend goes that this temple was founded by Parasurama. Thissur
Pooram, the grandest temple pageantry in Kerala, is celebrated here
in April every year. Non Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.
» Pooram
Festival
The
annual Pooram festival held in April/ May , is one of the biggest
in the south. It include fireworks, colourful processions and brightly
decorated elephants. This festval was first introdused by Sakthan
Thamburan, the maharaja of the former state of Kochi.
» Guruvayoor
Kshethram
The
Hindu-only Sreekrishna Temple at Guruvayoor,33km. north of Trissur,
is one of the most famous in Kerala. The temple's 40-plus elephants
are kept at nearby Punathur Kota.
» Peechi-
Vazhani Wild life Sanctuary
This
large dam in the Western Ghats, 20km east of Trissur, provides the
ares's drinking water while the attached sanctuary offers protection
for animals.
» Kerala
Kalamandalam
This
important academy of arts 32km north-east of Trissur at Cheruthuruthy
was founded in 1930 by the late poet Vallathol Narayana Menon and
his associate Manakkulam Mukunda Raja.
» How
to reach Thrissur
By
Air : Nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery, 58 kms away.
By Rail : Thrissur has an important railway station that connects
the place with the rest of Kerala and India.
By Road : Thrissur is easily accessible by roads. The place is well
connected with all the major towns, cities as well as villages by
a wide network of road and many highways.
