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.
