Thrissur was earlier also known as Trichur. Thrissur is a city located in the state of Kerala. The city has the third-largest urban community in Kerala. It is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival. At one time Thrissur was the capital of the state of Cochin. The city has witnessed many cultural and religious practices throughout history. This is why the city is known as the “Cultural Capital of Kerala“.
Thrissur district was established on July 1, 1949. The city is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most famous and most visited festival in Kerala. Thrissur is where Christianity, Islam, and Judaism entered the Indian subcontinent. Thrissur was also known as “Vrishabhadripuram” and “Thankilasum” in ancient times.
Visiting place in Thrissur
Vadakkunnathan temple
The Vadakkunnathan temple has an architectural marvel of wood and stone. This temple is 1000 years old. The temple beautifully represents the rich cultural heritage presented by Kerala. For this heritage, it also received the ‘Award of Excellence‘ in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Preservation. The temple is famous for having the Nataraja Mural at the main entrance of the temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Inside the temple are mural paintings depicting various scenes from the Mahabharata.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Shakti Thampuran Palace is also known as Vadakkera Palace. The palace was built by Rama Varma Thampuran in 1795. The architecture of the palace is done in the Kerala-Dutch style. The palace was converted into a museum by the state in 2005. The palace has a temple for the snake god known as the Serpent Grove. Which attracts the tourists who come there. The museum uses granite sculptures, coins, inscription plates, utensils, and currency used by the royals. Various antiquities related to the Stone Age are also displayed here.
Thrissur Zoo
The Thrissur Zoo is also known as the State Museum. Thrissur Zoo was renovated in 1885. There is a zoo garden, a botanical garden, a museum of natural history and an art museum. The Thrissur Zoo is considered one of the oldest zoos in the country. The region reflects the socio-cultural heritage of Kerala. The Thrissur Zoo-based art museum has an Awesome collection of wood carving, metal sculptures, Kathakali figures, antique jewelry, and traditional Kerala lamps.
Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple
The Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple is considered to be one of the largest Bhagavati temples in Kerala. This temple is associated with the deity of Goddess Durga. The Paramekkavu temple is known as the Paramekav Vidya Mandir on the MLA road near Kultur near Devaswom.
Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple
Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. In this temple, Lord Krishna is seen in child form. In this temple complex, there are sub-temples for Lord Ganesha, Lord Sastha, and Brahmaraksha. This ancient temple thus serves as an important pilgrimage site.
