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The name Thrissur is derived from 'Tiru-Shiva-Perur' (the town with the name of Lord Shiva).It is the cultural capital of Kerala. It is situated in central Kerala, India.
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It is the fourth largest city in Kerala. The town is built around a hillock top where the Vadakkumnathan temple is located.
Thrissur can also be called as the golden capital of India , since there is a business of about Rs.700 crore of Gold every year in this city.
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Thrissur is located at 10.52° N 76.21° E . Thrissur has a tropical climate. The best time to visit Thrissur is from September to February.
The tourist centers worth a
visit in Kerala Thrissur Tours are:
• Anakkayam -It is famous
for its lake with cool and placid waters. The place
is known for its exquisite natural beauty.
• Shakthan Thampuran Palace It is also known as Vadakkekara Palace. This Palace
is a classic example of the Dutch- Kerala style of architecture.
• Guruvayur (Pilgrim Centre) - it
is known as the Dwarka of the south and is one of India's
most important pilgrimage centers. The Sree Krishna
Swami Temple draws many tourists round the year. The
temple is dedicated to Krishna known here as Guruvayurappan
or the Lord of Guruvayur. • Tours To Thrissur Zoo - the zoo
has a great variety of animals and birds and therefore
attracts tourists. Animals like sloth bear, species
of birds and deer, snakes etc are found here.
• Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls
- the beautiful waterfalls of Athirapally and
Vazhachal, 5 km apart. The waterfall is 80 feet high.
• Archeological & Art Museum
- It has a good collection of wood carvings
metal sculptures, Kathakali figures and ancient jewellery
• Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala
Lalitha Kala Academy - Kerala Sahitya
Academy aims at the development of Malayalam
Language and Literature There is a library attached
to the Academy which consists of the General Section
& the Research Section the aim of the Kerala
Lalitha Kala Academy is to promote the sculpture,
painting and visual arts.
• Cheruthuruthy (Kerala Kalamandalam)
- 29 km from Thrissur is Cheruthuruthy.
There is a well known academy where the best of Kerala's
Kathakali performers get their training. The academy
also offers training in music, drama, and other dance
forms including Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and Ottam
Thullal .
• Peechi Dam - it is an
irrigation project 23 km from Thrissur where boating
facilities at the reservoir is available.
• Vadakkumnathan Temple - The
temple is famous for ' Thrissur Pooram ' festival.
It is a big tourist attraction. There is a grand display
of richly caparisoned elephants carrying the deity around
the main temple, spectacular firework and drum concerts
at this festival. The festival is celebrated here in
April -May every year. The temple is built on a Kerala
style of architecture.
• NEW CHURCH or the
Church of Our Lady of Dollars [called Puthenpalli
locally], It is the biggest church in South Asia . The
Metropolitan of the Chaldean Syrian Church (the name
used for the Church of the East in India ) is also headquartered
in Thrissur.
Access to Kerala Thrissur Tours :
Air - The nearest airport is Nedumbassery.
Rail - Thrissur is an important railhead
in southern India, which is connected to with other
places in Kerala and neighboring south Indian cities
by trains.
Road- Thrissur is also well connected
with almost all the major towns and cities of India
by road.
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