Thrissur
Thrissur is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala in southwest India. It is the second largest city in Kerala and 20th largest city in India. At the center of the city is a temple, the Vadakkumnathan temple which has Lord Siva as its presiding deity. It is known as the cultural capital of Kerala because of the city's association with history, culture and archaeological remains. Thrissur was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. It is located 300 kilometers (186 mi) towards north-west of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is famous for Thrissur Pooram which is a temple festival. Thrissur is also known as the “cultural capital of Kerala” as its well known for its cultural, spiritual and religious learnings throughout history.
Thrissur Media
Image of the main entrance of Vadakkunnathan Temple seen from Swaraj Round from Illustrated Guide to the South Indian Railway
The first known map of Thrissur City with Vadakkunnathan Temple prepared by John Gould in 1816
The Thrissur-Ponnani Kole Wetlands is one of largest, highly productive and threatened wetlands in Kerala. It acts as natural drainage for City of Thrissur.
Ponds and canals in Vadakkechira, Thrissur prevent flooding during monsoon season.
K. Karunakaran Smaraka Town Hall, Thrissur*കെ. കരുണാകരൻ സ്മാരക ടൗൺ ഹാൾ, തൃശ്ശൂർ
South Indian Bank headquarters in Thrissur City
Municipal Corporation Building, Thrissur seen from M.O. Road
Asia's tallest church, the Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica is situated in the middle of Thrissur city
Kerala Sahitya Academy building in Thrissur
One of the four Vadakumnathan Temple Gates, inside the Swaraj Maidan
Other websites
- Satellite image of Thrissur
- Thrissur District Information- Hotels, Hospitals, Thrissur Places, Shops, Doctors, Banks, etc.
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