Thrissur

Thrissur has a very rich cultural and political history and rightly so regarded as the cultural capital of Kerala. Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the main architect of the present Thrissur town. The beautiful architectures and monuments in and around the city show its historical significance since many centuries in the past. The colorful culture of Thrissur never fails to enchant its visitors.

 There are numerous temple architectures and museums that attract thousands of tourists to this cultural capital of Kerala. The most prominent among them is the Vadukkumnathan temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the oldest temples in the state, this is a finest example of the South Indian Temple architecture depicting many decorative murals and works of art.

At Arattupuzha, a village located near the temple, a grand festival is organized every year in the months of April and May. Famous as Pooram festival it draws thousands of pilgrims from all over the south India. The uniqueness of this festival is the ceremonial processions carrying the images of the deities of 29 neighboring temples to this village.

Today, Thrissur is world famous for this Festival, which is one of the biggest festivals of Kerala. Thrissur also houses many cultural centers such as Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Nataka Academy.

Besides temples other attractions here are The Art Museum, which displays collections of woodcarvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewellery. The Archaeological Museum is another spot worth visiting in Thrissur.

The Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary here is an added attraction for the wildlife lovers. Located amidst the dense evergreen forests in the catchments area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams, the sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna. At about 7 km from Thrissur is located the Children's Park, a beautiful hillside picnic spot.

A visit to Thrissur surely provides you an opportunity to peep into the cultural history of Kerala. With its amazing temple architecture, colorful festivals and cultural traditions, the place offers a memorable tour to its visitors.

 

How to Reach Trichur

Air The nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery, which is 58 km away.
Rail Thrissur/Trichur Railway Station is on the route of the railway line that connects the Southern part of Kerala with the rest of India.
Road Trichur/Thrissur is well connected with almost all the major towns and cities of Kerala as well as India.