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Thrissur

Thrissur is known as Kerala's cultural capital, and the country of the Poorams. Thrissur is a Kerala revenue district located in the central portion of the state. Thrissur district, covering an area of around 3,032 km2, is home to over 10 percent of the population of Kerala. The Thrissur district is bordered to the north by the Palakkad and Malappuram districts, and to the south by the Ernakulam and Idukki districts. To the west lies the Arabian Sea, and to the east lies the Western Ghats.

The various Thrissur temples are devoted to several goddesses and gods who follow various interesting cultural and ritual patterns. The brilliant style of South Indian architecture, reflected by the elaborate carvings carved on stones, is, however, one thing very commonly spotted in almost all the temples here. There is certainly much to feel in the elegance and harmony of the temples.

Thrissur, centrally located in Kerala, is known as the' Kerala Cultural Capital' and has been the site of various historical and cultural activities. Thrissur is constructed around a hill on which the famous Temple of Vadakkunathan is located. While the Zamorins and Tippu ruled here, Sakthan Thampuran was the modern-day Thrissur architect and the one who transformed Thrissur into a commercial centre. Thrissur is sometimes referred to as the 'bad city.'

As it was envisioned by Sakthan Thampuran, the ruler of the former Cochin province, the architectural architecture of the city also merits special notice. It is scientifically intended to have the city located around a small hillock mounted by the Vadakkumnathan temple. The city is literally constructed around the vast open space called 'Thekkinkadu maidanam' that surrounds the central temple of Vadakkumnatha. The 'Swaraj Round' lies across the maidan, the circular ring road, with many radial roads beginning from it. Green, lush wetlands used for paddy cultivation surround the elevated core and the slopes from there.

Thrissur temples

Kodungallur Sree Temple of Kurumba Bhagavathi: One of the most visited and renowned holy sites in Thrissur is Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple, which annually attracts a number of devotees and travellers. It is a beautiful Hindu temple where the incarnation of the Goddess Kali, Bhadrakali, is located. The idol is around six feet tall and was developed from a massive jackfruit tree using fine wood.

At a distance of about sixty kilometres, the Thrissur railway sits nearest to the shrine. About 60 kilometres from the temple, Thrissur Railway Station is located. In comparison, the closest airport is Cochin International Airport, located about thirty-eight kilometres away.

Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple: Another lovely religious site that one must visit while on a spiritual tour to Thrissur is Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple. This is the same holy place where there is unity between the Shaiva, as well as Vaishnava philosophies. Lord Ram is the presiding Lord here, but the distinguishing characteristic is that this magnificent idol still has complex facets of Lord Shiva. It is assumed that the status of the temple is the same as when God revered Krishna in Dwarka.

It is often said that the idol was destroyed because of the natural calamity after the city was submerged.

Another famous holy site in the city of Thrissur is the Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, as the name suggests. The temple is also referred to as Bhuloka Vaikunta by the various locals of the area , which in turn means the "Holy Abode of Lord Vishnu on Earth."

Thrissur Railway Station is located about twenty-five kilometres away, and Guruvayur Railway Station is just one kilometre away from the temple. In comparison, Cochin International Airport is eighty-five kilometres away from the temple.

The Mammiyoor Sri Mahadeva Temple is another addition to Thrissur 's list of diverse religious sites. This temple is a magnificent temple situated in Guruvayur, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva's statue is also followed by the idols of Lord Ganesha, as well as Lord Subramanya and Lord Ayyappa.

The Guruvayur Railway Station is situated two kilometres away from the temple and can be reached in a matter of minutes. Thrissur Railway Station is about twenty-five kilometres from the temple, while Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport, located about eighty-five kilometres from the temple.

The very gorgeous Chowalloor Shiva Temple is arriving next. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it has excellent architecture that represents the area's rich history. It is conveniently located in Kandanassery and is one of India's most rare and special temples, where Lord Shiva and his whole family can be worshipped together.

Temple of Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna: While visiting the Thrissur District, another temple worth investigating is the Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple. This place is one of Kerala's most visited religious sites. You'll get to witness many saints reciting the pious Bhagavad Gita at any time in this temple.

Temple of Paramekkavu Bhagavathy: Another temple that you would like to explore in the Thrissur district is Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple. This worship site is about 1,000 years old. The temple houses Goddess Bhagwati's idol. The older idol was damaged back in history, after which a newer one was made using wood in the year 1997. Very near to Thrissur Railway Station sits the Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple. Cochin International Airport is the closest airport, located fifty-five kilometres away from the temple.

Thrissur tourist places

Another temple worth visiting during Thrissur is the Vadakkunnathan Temple. It is built over a wide area of nearly nine acres and has four massive towers in all four directions. Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, and Lord Shankaracharya have three magnificent shrines devoted to them. The temple also contains large walls of concrete that are further embellished with murals showing different scenes from the epic Mahabharata. Cochin International Airport, which is about fifty-five kilometres away, is the nearest airport.

The term Thrissur is the abbreviated anglicised version of the word "THRISSIVAPERUR" from Malayalam, meaning the town of "SACRED SIVA." The town is built on an elevated ground with the famous "VADAKKUMNATHAN" Temple at the apex of it. A place of great antiquity, Thrissur was also known in ancient days as "VRISHABHADRIPURAM" and "TEN KAILASAM".


Thrissur is the Thiru-Shiva-Per-Ur short form, which literally means "a city with three Lord Shiva temples." Thrissur later became Trichur anglicised.

Thrissur is where a fair share of its festive glitter is collected from Kerala. The capital of the Kingdom of Kochi was Thrissur. The festivals celebrated here are the main tourist attraction, and without experiencing these, a visit to Thrissur is incomplete.

The city hosts Thrissur Puram, the largest and greatest elephant procession in the world, between April and May. It has great cultural and religious value and attracts visitors from all over the globe. In addition to being regarded as the state's cultural capital, the city has always favoured industry. There are a lot of choices for shopping and eating, from clothing to jewellery.

The cultural centre of Kerala happens to be Thrissur, which means "city with the name of Lord Shiva". It has been an important learning centre for various religions in the past, such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Brahmanism. Thrissur was an important centre for Sanskrit studies, too. In this area, the great Sankara Acharya had taught Adva, and had settled and died there alone. Four Madoms were founded in the city later by his four disciples.

In the year 1790, when Raja Ram Verma (also known as "Sakthan Thampuran") ascended the throne of Kochi, Thrissur grew in terms of its historical significance. Raja Ram Verma's ascendance as the ruler was marked in Thrissur as the beginning of a new historical period. For a brief time, Thrissur was also the capital of the Kochi kingdom.

There are a variety of beautiful festivals in Thrissur, such as Pooram, Onam and Pulikakkali. It is also home to Kerala 's main traders. And if that doesn't interest you enough, Thrissur 's beautiful delicacies like Puttu (a breakfast dish where rice is ground into a cylindrical container of bamboo), Vellayappam (a dish made from a batter of rice and coconuts), and Meen Porichathu (the area 's popular fish recipe) have to be taken care of.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Thrissur Sightseeing

- Morning pickup from Theni. - Then Proceed towards Thrissur. - Hotel Check in. - Then proceed to visit Thrissur major attractions such as Thrissur Vadakkunnathan Temple, Sakthan Thampuran Palace, Thrissur Zoo, Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple and Vilangan Hills. - Come back to Hotel. - Overnight stay at Thrissur.

Day 2 - Thrissur Sightseeing

- Morning breakfast at Hotel and then Check out from Hotel. - Then proceed to visit Thrissur major attractions such as Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, Archaeological Museum, Bible Tower, St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Peechi Dam and Heritage Garden. - Then starting our journey towards Theni with sweet memories of Kerala. - Finally drop @ Theni.