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Thrissur Travel
Thrissur, with its rich history, cultural heritage and archeological
wealth is called the cultural capital of kerala. From ancient
times, this district has played a significant role in the
political history of south india. Many rulers and dynasties
beginning with the zamorins of kozhikode, tipu sultan of mysore
and europeans including the dutch and the british have had
a hand in moulding the destiny of this region. Raja rama varma
popularly known as sakthan thampuran was the architect of
the present thrissur town.
Area - 3032 sq km
Population - 274,225
Access
Air - nearest international airport nedumbassery
(58 kms from town
Rail - Thrissur is an important railhead
of the southern railways.
Road - thrissur is well connected with almost
all the major towns and cities of india.
Places to Visit
Vadakkumnathan
Temple - One of the oldest temples in the state,
the vadakkumnathan temple is a classical example of the kerala
style of architecture and has many decorative murals and pieces
of art. This is the venue of the world famous pooram festival
celebrated annually in april - may. The fireworks at the pooram
are a spectacular sight. Non hindus are not allowed entry
into the temple.
Town hall - Thousands of picture gallery
where mural paintings from all parts of kerala are on display.
Arattupuzha - This village is known
for the annual pooram festival at the temple in april / may.
The uniqueness of this festival is the ceremonial processions
carrying the images of the deities of 41 neighbouring temples
to this village.
Guruvayoor
- 29 kms west of thrissur, guruvayoor is one of the
most sacred and important pilgrim centres of kerala. Its main
attraction is the sree krishna temple. This historic temple
is shrouded in mystery. According to belief, the temple is
the creation of guru, the preceptor of the goods, and vayu,
the god of winds. The eastern nada is the main entrance to
the shrine. In the chuttambalam (outer enclosure) is the tall
33.5 m high gold plated dwajasthambam (flag post). There is
also a 7 m high dipastambham (pillar of lamps), whose thirteen
circular receptacles provide a truly gorgeous spectacle when
lit. The square sreekovil is the sacred sanctum Sanctorum
of the temple, housing the main deity. Within the temple there
Are also the images of ganapathy, lord ayyappa.
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