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Vadakkumnatha Kshethram temple
sits atop a hill in the centre of Thrissur. This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture.
The temple contains the sacred shrines of Paramashiva, Parvathi, Sankaranarayana,
Ganapathi, 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. Thissur Pooram, the grandest temple pageantry in Kerala,
is celebrated here in April every year. Non Hindus are not allowed inside the
temple.
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There are several significant churches including Lady of Lourdes
Cathedral and Puhanpally Church:
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State Museum
Archeological Museum, farther along Museum road ,
has temple models, stone reliefs, Gandharan pieces and reproductions of some of
the Mattancherry murals.
The Museum is open from 10am to 5pm and closed on Monday.
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The annual Pooram festival held in April/ May , is one of the biggest in the
south. It include fireworks, colourful processions and brightly decorated
elephants. This festval was first introdused by Sakthan Thamburan, the
maharaja of the former state of Kochi (Cochin).
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The Hindu-only Sreekrishna Temple at Guruvayoor,33km. north of Trissur, is
one of the most famous in Kerala. The temple's 40-plus elephants are kept at
nearby Punathur Kota.
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This important academy of arts 32km north-east of Trissur at Cheruthuruthy
was founded in 1930 by the late poet Vallathol Narayana Menon and his associate
Manakkulam Mukunda Raja.
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This is famous for the temple of Sri Rama located
on the banks of the Triprayar river. Its architecture is similar to that of the
Vadakkumnatha Kshathram.
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STD Code 0488
Irinjalakkuda, 20km south of Trissur, is an important site for temples,
churches and cultural centres.
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This temple is dedicated to
Bharata, the loyal and selfless hero and strong
supporter of Rama. The diety at the temple is said to embody the joy rapture
experienced by Bharata, when he learned of reunion of Rama and Sita. It's
believed that this is the only temple in India dedicated to Bharata and
devotees claim miraculous cures from disease and ill health.
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The original St. Thomas Church, a stone and wooden construction, was
established in 1845 and dedicated to St. George Foraine.
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This another important cultural centre in the Trissur district.
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This large dam in the Western Ghats, 20km east of Trissur, provides the
ares's drinking water while the attached sanctuary offers protection for
animals.
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This institute, estsblished in 1975, undertake research on a range of issues
including medical plants, entomology, clonal propagation of plants, disease
control and methods for reforestation.
62 Kms south of Trichur, east of chalakkudy and very near to the entrance of Sholayar forest ranges
are the beautiful water falls namely Athirappally and Vazhachal, which are 5 kms apart.
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