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Trichur.com
Thrissur,the centre
of literature and culture, the land of fairs and festivals, is referred
to as the cultural capital of Kerala.
Thrissur,
has its name derived from 'Tiru-Shiva-Perur' (the town with the
name of Lord Shiva) is the cultural capital of Kerala. The town
is built around a hillock top. Its most prominent feature is the
Vadakkumnathan Kshetram or temple which has Shiva as its presiding
deity.
Vadakkumnathan Temple
This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architectrue.One
of the oldest temples in the state, this place contains the sacred
shrines of Paramashiva, Parvathy, Sankaranarayana, Ganapathy, Sri
Rama and Sri Krishna. The central shrines and Koothambalam exhibit
exquisite vignettes carved in wood. Legend goes that this temple
was founded by Parasurama. ' Thrissur
Pooram ' the grandest temple pageantry in Kerala, is
celebrated here in April -May every year.
Kerala
Kalamandalam
Centre of fine arts in Kerala established by famous
poet Vallathol.The koothambalam is built as per Natyashastra norms
and is a highlight.Regular programmes are held.Located in Cheruthuruthi
in the backdrop of the Bharathapuzha river. It is situated in the
North of Thrissur, 29km away near the Shoranur Railway Junction
. It is the home of the renowned repository of the tradition of
the Kathakali dance form. It is in this academy that the best of
Kerala's Kathakali, Ottamthullal and Chakyarkoothu performers get
their rigorous training. The institution also offers training in
music, drama, and other dance forms including Mohiniyattam and Koodiyattam
.Tel: 0484 262418.
Zoo
For the animal enthusiasts, Thrissur boasts a zoo, 2km from the
town centre. Within the 13.5 acres of the compound live a variety
of fauna like the lion tailed macaque, sloth bear, species of birds
and deer. The snake park has a reptilian collection of King Cobras,
Kraits, Vipers and Rat Snakes.Visiting time : 9 am - 5 pm.Holidays
on Mondays and National holidays.(Tel : 0487 2333056)
Art Museum
Within the zoo compound is the small Art Museum which has a good
collection of wood carvings metal sculptures, Kathakali figures,
and ancient jewellery. There is also a wonderful collection of traditional
Kerala lamps.
Sakthan Thampuran Palace & Museum
Located near the Old Bus Stand.The memorial of the "architect
of Thrissur" lies here. Relics and artefacts belonging to the
ersatwhile Cochin Royal Family can be found here and their history
traced.
Other tourist attractions
Anakkayam
Anakkayam is roughly 20 kms from Chalakudy on the Sholayar Peringalkuthu
route, famous for its lake with cool and placid waters. The place
got its name from a herd of elephants which used to visit the place
quite often and the legend goes that the place got its name because
some elephants had been drowned in this lake. The place is breathtakingly
beautiful with its rushing waters, chiselled rocks and silent streams.
Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls
East of Chalakudy, near the entrance to the Sholayar forest ranges,
are the beautiful waterfalls of Athirapally and Vazhachal, 5 km
apart.Athirapally is 60 km away from Thrissur and 30 km away from
Chalakkudy.The These waterfalls are a place of scenic beauty , and
is of 80 feet high. Forest Dept.Tel: 0480 2701713.
For more
information about the sightseeing places in and around Thrissur,
visit Kerala.com's own website www.trichur.com.
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