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Thrissur (Trichur)

The name Thrissur (Trichur) is derived from 'Tiru-Shiva-Perur', the town of Lord Shiva, a Hindu God. It is the cultural capital of Kerala. Its most prominent feature is the Vadakkumnathan Kshetram or temple of lord Shiva. Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the architect of the present Thrissur town. Thrissur is world famous for its Pooram Festival, which is one of the biggest festivals of Kerala. Another prominent feature of Thrissur (Trichur) is the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Nataka Academy.

Places to Visit

Guruvayoor Temple

The temple at Guruvayur is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Gurvayurappan (Krishna). The Guruvayur Temple is said to be the second Dwarka and according to a very popular local legend when the real Dwarka got submerged under the sea, a devotee of Lord Krishna saved this idol from drowning and this idol of Lord Krishna was established at the Guruvayur temple. Another legend propagates the fact that the idol of Lord Guruvayurappan mirrors the form in which the deity appeared to the mortal parents of Lord Krishna just before he took birth.

Thrissur Pooram

The Thrissur pooram festival is regarded as the biggest festival and attracts a large number of tourists from India and abroad every year. The festival is famous for elephants decorated with golden 'thalapattam' i.e. golden plates covering the entire portion from head to trunk, which is a specialty in Kerala. About ninety elephants assemble in the temple. A statue has been erected in the memory of an elephant, Guruvayoor Kesavan, who served the presiding deity of Guruvayoor for several decades. To add more an elephant race is conducted every year at Guruvayoor.

Athirappally

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 are of 80 feet high. Athirapally is located 78 kms from Kochi, located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after a drop of 80 feet. You can watch the serene river winding at first, and then it plunges down all of a sudden - into the 80 ft deep abyss - transforming into an extraordinary billow of bubbling bubbles. Vazhachal is a picturesque spot just a short drive from Athirapally and is adjacent to dense green forestland. Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River. Vazhachal has its own charm that attracts many tourists from near and far. Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's famed rain forests, the waterfall truly provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. Visit the medicinal herb garden, near the waterfall, with plants having pharmacological properties that are said to cure arthritis, skin diseases and blood pressure.

Peechi

The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary comprises of dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. It is situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. This sanctuary was established in the year 1958 and there is a rich variety of flora and fauna in this sanctuary. The Peechi-Vazhani sanctuary is spread over an area of approx. 125 sq km, and was declared a National Park in 1958 to protect and preserve its natural richness. One can find more than 60 varieties of plants that include rosewood, teakwood and there are more than 50 species of orchids and medicinal plants. Among the wildlife, one can find animals like leopards, sambar deer, wild dogs, barking deer, spotted deer, bison and elephants. One can also find many types of snakes and other reptiles here. There is a hill near the sanctuary known as the Ponmudi peak, which goes up to a height of 923 meters. The place is ideal for boating and trekking.

Kodungallur

Kodungallur is the historic place in Thrissur District. Kodungallur, which was earlier called Musiris, is situated near to this. India's first Mosque (Cheraman Juma Masjid) is situated here. The famous Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple is also situated here. Marthoma Church, Fort of Tipu Sulthan and the tomb of Cheraman Perumal are also situated at Kodungallur. Kodungallur is also famous for the birth of Kerala Vyasan Kunjikuttan Thampuran (who translated Mahabharatham to Malayalam). Kodungallur lies near the Arabian sea and is situated 32 km away from Kochi and 42km from Thrissur. The famous festivals that take place here are Makara Sankaranti and the Bharani Festival.

Kalamandalam

Kalamandalam is the place where Kathakali training is given. Kathakali is a traditional dance drama of Kerala. Kalamandalam is located on the banks of Kerala's longest river, the Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy. Kalamandalam was founded in 1972 AD by one of the famous poets of Kerala Vallathol Kumaran Ashan as a training school for Kathakali dance drama and other performing arts of Kerala. Kalamandalam is undoubtedly the best institution in India imparting training and conducting performance of Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Panchavadyam and Thullal. Kalamandalam also offers crash courses in different art disciplines.

Vadakkunnatha Temple

Vadakkumnnathan temple has been famous since the 8th century AD. This temple sets an example of the Kerala style of architecture and is the temple for Lord Shiva. The temple has lofty masonry wall boundaries with massive pagoda shaped gateways on all four sides. The Thrissur Pooram festival is conducted here. Outside the wall is an open ground which was once a dense teak forest and hence it is known as Tekkinkadu (teak forest). There are a lot of paintings and sculptures on the walls of the temple. It also has a museum of ancient wall paintings, woodcarvings and art pieces of immense historical value.

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