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The Cultural capital of Kerala, Trichur, gained prominence under the reign of Raja Rama Varma in 1790.Thrissur is a culturally rich city. Bestowed with breathtaking scenic beauty and warm, generous inhabitants, Thrissur acts as a time warp to the average tourist. It seems one has walked into a settlement that refuses to out grow its quaint, sylvan beauty. The ancient palaces and mansions, the cobbled streets belie the cultural progress made by the people of this beautiful place.Trichur or Thrissur as it is called locally, is well known for Vadakkunathan Temple, the Thrissur Pooram an annual festival held in the city, the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy.
The city and the area around it have a number of museums, art schools, and institutes, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural traditions of Kerala.While in Thrissur, you can experience the rich cultural heritage that the state of Kerala proudly upholds. The multi-hued past of this city comes alive at the Archaeological Museum and the Art Museum as also the art gallery located within the Town Hall.
The city holds annual eight day festival called Thrissur Pooram during which brilliantly caparisoned elephants lead processions. Followers representing the Thiruvambadi temple on one hand and the Paramekkavu temple on the other hand celebrate the Pooram. Elaborate processions from both these temples start off amidst much fanfare through the streets of Thrissur.The elephants belonging to these temples lead the processions. Each elephant participating in this festival is richly caparisoned, adorned with ornaments and topped with an equally well-decorated parasol. There are 15 elephants from each group. Each side tries to outdo the other in the decoration of elephants, as the side putting up a better display than its rival is adjudged as the winner for that particular year.
The land of Kerala is popular all over the world for the best cuisine cooked in their traditional way. Visitors of Thrissur can get all type of special Cuisine served in hotels and fast food restaurant of the city. Most of the hotels serve comfortable, luxurious, and value services for their clients.They provide with best of the traditional Kerala recipes. These traditional recipes of the city are variety in types like boiled, roasted, seafood, vegetable and Chinese foods too. The most liked foods of Kerala are Vegetable Korma, Fry Fish, Dosa, Pakoda, Banana Chips, Erisseri, Bonda, Palak Paneer and French Beans with dry Coconut.
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Location info:
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Thrissur is a city situated in the central region of the state of Kerala, India. |
Climate/Weather:
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Thrissur has a tropical and humid climate. It experiences heavy monsoon rains from June to August therefore it is advisable not to visit Thrissur during the monsoon season. The best time to visit the city of Thrissur is from September to March. |
History of Thrissur City:
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Thrissur has traditionally been a centre of learning. With the decline of Buddhism and Jainism due to the growing supremacy of Brahminism during the revival of Hinduism, Thrissur became an important centre of Sanskrit learning[citation needed]. It is believed that the great Hindu Saint, Adi Shankara, was born in answer to the prayer made by Arayambal and Sivaguru at Vadakkunathan temple.For a brief period, Thrissur was the capital of the Kochi kingdom. The Shaktan Thampuran palace, which was the abode of the Cochin king, Raja Rama Varma, also referred to as Sakthan Thampuran, was recently renovated by the Archeological Survey of India. The entire credit for the rise of the modern city of Thrissur goes to Raja Rama Varma, who ascended the throne of the state of Cochin in 1790 Raja Rama Varma rebuilt Thrissur from destruction after attacks from the Tipu Sultan's army.
For a short while, during the reign of the royal dynasties of Cochin, Thrissur was capital city. During his reign, Shaktan Thampuran constructed a magnificiant palace and rebuilt most of the city. Raja Rama Varma too invested a lot in promoting the city. The city also played a vital role in India’s freedom struggle.
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Educational Institutions Thrissur City:
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PGCentre Palace Rd, Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala 680020 - 0487 2338983
Morning Star Home Science College NH47, Angamaly South, Angamaly, Ernakulam, Kerala - 0484 2452338
Govt. Polytechnic Govt. Polytechnic College, Chelakkara, Govt. Polytechnic College, Chelakkara
SC Ms School Of Engineerig & Technology Management House, Babuvapuam P O, Vidya Nagar, Ernakulam, Kerala 680033 - 0484 2450330
School of Communication and Management Pratap Nagar Muttom, Aluva, Cochin, Kerala 683103, Pratap Nagar Muttom, Aluva, Cochin, Kerala 683103 - 0484 2623885
Al-Ameen College Edathala North, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala 680564
MES College Marampilly, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala 680107 - 0484 2677104
St Josephs Training College For Women Kvtm Road, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Ernakulam, Kerala 680035
Christ College Auditorium Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala
SNM Training College Moothakunnam Po, Moothakunnam, Ernakulam, Kerala 680516 - 0484 2482497
Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology Kodakara, Thrissur, Kerala - 0480 2726630
Prayaga College Pulikkathara Building, Nayarambalam Vyipin, Malippuram, Ernakulam, Kerala 680511 - 0484 2497241
Social St Joseph College Rajagiri Road, Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala 680104 - 0484 2540001
Mahtam Arts & Sceience College Muncipal Junction, N Parur, Ernakulam, Kerala 680513 - 0484 2448598
Akshaya Institute of Biotechnology and Informatics NH 47, Alwaye,Ernakulam, Kerala 683106 - 0484 2621361
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Langauge
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The local language spoken here is Malayalam the mother tongue of the people of Kerala known as keralites or Malayalees |
Culture:
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Thrissur Pooram is the annual temple festival of the town of Thrissur in Kerala, India. It is one of the most colourful temple festival of Kerala which attracts large masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of the State and even outside.
Thrissur Pooram is celebrated at the premises of the Vadakkunnathan Temple, situated on a hillock (Thekkinkadu maidan) right in the centre of the city, on the Pooram day in the month of Medom (April-May). Processions of richly caparisoned elephants accompanied by percussion ensembles from various neighbouring temples culminate at the Vadakumnathan temple. The most impressive processions are those from the Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple and the Bhagavathi Temple at Paramekkavu. The celebrations which last for over 36 hours includes parasol displays and firework shows.
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How to reach Thrissur City?
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Nearest Railway Station:Thrissur is a major railhead of the Southern Railway. |
Nearest Airport:Cochin International Airport, about 58 km, is the nearest airport |
Road Transport:Well connected with all other cities. |
Tourist Attraction of Thrissur City
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Cheruthuruthy (Kerala Kalamandalam) North of Thrissur, 29km away near the Shoranur Railway Junction is Cheruthuruthy, home of the renowned repository of the tradition of the Kathakali dance form.
Vadakkumnathan Temple This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architectrue. The temple contains the sacred shrines of Paramashiva, Parvathy, Sankaranarayana, Ganapathy, 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. ' Thrissur Pooram ' the grandest temple pageantry in Kerala, is celebrated here in April -May every year.
The Shakthan Thampuran Palace The Shakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace was constructed by the great ruler of Cochin, Shakthan Thampuran and rebuilt in 1795 by Sri. Ramavarma Thampuran. The style of architecture bears considerable Dutch influences.
Anakkayam Anakkayam 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.
Art Museum Within the zoo compound is the small Art Museum which has a good collection of wood carvings metal sculptures, Kathakali figures, and ancient jewellery. There is also a wonderful collection of traditional Kerala lamps.
The Church of Our Lady of Dolors The Church of Our Lady of Dolors, Thrissur is also known as the New Church and is the biggest church in South Asia.
The Archeological & Art Museum at Thrissur The Archeological & Art Museum at Thrissur is a depository of graceful stone sculptures, antique jewelry and intricately carved wooden handicrafts.
Thrissur Zoo Thrissur Zoo houses a number of wildlife animals and attracts locals and tourists alike.
Peechi Dam Peechi Dam, 23km fromThrissur is an irrigation project site which offers boating facilities at the reservoir. If you are lucky, you might even spot a wild tusker or two on the forested banks, which form part of the 125 sq. km Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.
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.
Kerala Sahitya Academy Kerala Sahitya Academy in collaboration with the Kendriya Sahitya Academy in New Delhi aims at encouraging Malayalam language and promoting its literature especially to the younger generations.
Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls East of Chalakudy, near the entrance to the Sholayar forest ranges, are the beautiful waterfalls of Athirapally and Vazhachal, 5 km apart. These waterfalls are a place of scenic beauty , and is of 80 feet high.
Guruvayur (Pilgrim Centre) Thrissur is a good base for a pilgrim tripto Guruvayur, 32km away. It is among India'smost important pilgrimage centres and is also known as the Dwaraka of the South. The Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, which attracts thousands of pilgrims is said to date prior to the 16th centrury. Tradition has it that the temple was created by Guru - the preceptor of the Devas, and Vayu - the lord of the Winds.
Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy (1962) was established in an attempt to promote the performing and fine arts of the state which had fallen into a decline.
Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy in Thrissur was established to promote dance, theater and music in Kerala. Thanks to its efforts Thrissur can now boast of a theatre with all modern amenities.
Vilangan Kunnu Vilangan Kunnu in Thrissur is a recreational center and a picnic spot where various amusement devices for children have been constructed.
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Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Thrissur City:
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Hotel Casino Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala - 0487 2424699
Hotel Trichur Towers Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala - 0487 2425290
Hotel Ashoka Inn Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
Hotel Das Continental Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala - 0487 2446222
Hotel Joys Palace Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala - 0487 2429999
Hotel Luciya Palace Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala - 0487 2424731
Taj Residency Ernakulam, Ernakulam, Kerala - 0484 2371472
Hotel Abad Metro Rajaji Rd, Ernakulam, Kerala - 0484 2364032
Hotel Arches Rose St, Fort Kochi, Cochin, Kerala - 0484 2215050
Old Court Yard Princess St, Fort Kochi, Cochin, Kerala 682001 - 0484 2215035
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