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| Thrissur, meaning 'town with the name of Lord Siva', is regarded as the
cultural capital of Kerala. An important religious and cultural centre for
centuries, Thrissur was occupied by the kingdoms of Kochi (Cochin) from 16th to 18th
century. It features one of the largest temple in Kerala, the
Vadakkumnatha Kshethram and is the site for renowned Pooram Festival.
Trichur or Thrissur district is in the central region of
Kerala and is rich in history, culture, and archaeological
remains.
From ancient times, this district was the
capital of Cochin state and was captured by the Zamorin and
later by Tippu Sultan in the second half of the 18th century.
In the subsequent centuries the Portuguese, the Dutch and the
English dominated the scene. In 1790 Raja Rama Varma,
popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran, ascended the throne of
Cochin and was the architect of present Thrissur town.. |
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