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ABOUT THRISSUR
Thrissur ( earlier Trichur), the
name derived from 'Tiru-Shiva-Perur' (the town with the name of Lord Shiva) is
dubbed the cultural capital of Kerala. The town is built around a hillock.
Periyar, Chalakudy, Karuvannur and Bharatha Puzha are the major rivers in the
district. The district has a forest area of 103619 hector. Thrissur's emergence
to town and cultural centre is attributed to Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as
'Sakthan Thampuran', who was the king of Cochin in 1790. In different periods,
Thrissur had fallen to Portuguese, Dutch and British forces.
District Area 3032 sq.km.
Altitude Sea level
Tourist season September to March
PLACES TO SEE
Vadakumnathan Temple : This Temple emphasis the classical Kerala style of
architecture and believed to be one of the oldest in the state. The Pooram
festival celebrated here has decorated elephants, fireworks and cultural
programmes
 Kerala
Kalamandalam : This Kathakalli training center at Cheruthuruthy is of wide
repute. The other dance forms Mohiniyattom, Thullal etc are also taught here.
There is no accommodation facility at the institute.
The Art Museum : This Museum has good collection of wood carvings metal
sculptures and an interesting collection of Kerala lamps. There is a zoo in the
same compound.
Town Hall : This imposing building has a collection of Murals painting
and other works of art from various parts of Kerala
 Cheruthuruthy,
32 km north of Thrissur.One of the most revered places for the traditional art
forms of Kerala, the Kalamandalam is the cradle of Kathakali training in India.
This temple of arts has preserved and propagated Kathakali - the classical
dance-drama of Kerala - for the past 78 years. Many of the internationally
renowned artistes of Kerala and India have been trained here.
Guruvayoor(29 km north west) : The Sri Krishna Temple here is one of the
two most important pilgrim centers in the state. Non Hindus are not allowed in
the temple. This in the good place to watch a Kerala Hindu marriage ceremony.
There are 4 main festivals in the temple. Ulsavam in Feb/ March has elephant
processions, Vishukani is in April, Astami Rohini in Aug/Sep and the most
important festival, the Ekadasi(30 days) in November and December.
Thriprayar : The temple here is the other temple in the area. The wood
carvings and Murals paintings are an interesting sight. The temple festival is
in Nov/Dec and includes a parade of 17 elephants. During the Onam festival there
is a snake boat race.
 Athirapally
and Vazhachal Falls(63 km) : These are two water falls an hour & half drive
from Trichur. The first falls is of almost 80 feet. The Vazhachal falls is 5 km
further away. These falls are in the forest area. This forest road leads to
Valparai a hill station with excellent tea estates.
Thirthala(50 km from Trichur) : This town on the banks of the river
Barathapuzha has a wealth of historical monuments, which are mostly unknown in
the tourist circles. There is a ruins of a large fort made of laterite which is
believed to be built by Raja of Kuttanad. The dommed Kattil Mandom temple made
of Granite is believed to be built in 9th century AD. The other attraction is
the river Barathpuzha, its vast stretches of stand is a certainly a rare feast
for the eyes.
 Punnathur
Kotta : Near Guruvayur, 2km away, is 'Punnathur Kotta', the place where the
temple elephants (numbering over 40) are taken care of. Nowhere else can so many
elephants be seen at any one time.
Guruvayoor :This is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers
of Kerala. Its main attraction is the Sree Krishna temple. This historic temple
is a shrouded in mystery. According to belief, the temple is the creation of
Guru, the preceptor of the Gods, and Vayu, the god of winds.
Anakkayam : This is roughly 20 kms from Chalakudy on the Sholayar
Peringalkuthu route, famous for its lake with cool and placid waters. The place
got its name from a herd of elephants which used to visit the place quite often
and the legend goes that the place got its name because some elephants had been
drowned in this lake. The place is breathtakingly beautiful with its rushing
waters, chiseled rocks and silent streams.
 Chimmini
The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary which was established in 1984, lies contiguous
with the Peechi - Vazhani sanctuary. The sanctuary is endowed with scenic beauty
beyond compare. Living here in joyful abandon are Elephants, Sambars, Gaurs,
Malabar Squirrels, Sloth Bears etc.
TRAVEL INFO
Air : The nearest airport Cochin, 78 km away.
Rail : Thrissur Railway station is a major one on Thiruvananthapuram--Mangalore
and Thiruvananthapuram-Chennai routes
Road : KSRTC Thrissur station operates buses to all district quarters and
major towns in the state. Buses are also to Chennai, Combathore, Bangalore,
Palani and Thanchavoor
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