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Indian City Travel Guide >> Trichur |
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| Main Languages |
Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi & English |
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| Population | Approx. 274, 225 | ||
| Area | 12.65 sq kms | ||
| October to March | September to March | ||
| Temperature | Summer - Max: 35
Min: 22.5 Winter - Max: 32.3 Min: 20 |
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| Main Attraction |
Athirampally Waterfalls |
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About Trichur |
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Trichur or Thrissur known as "Tiru-Shiva-Perur' is named after Lord Shiva and its rich history, cultural heritage and archeological wealth makes this the cultural capital of Kerala. Trichur’s rise as a town of importance is attributed to Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as ‘Sakthan Thampuran’. Lying in central Kerala, it is known for its several popular shrines and famed far and wide for its pooram festival. |
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| Attractions In & Around | |||
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Arattupuzha :- This village is known for the
annual Pooram festival at the temple in April/May. The uniqueness of this
festival is the ceremonial processions carrying the images of the deities
of about 41 neighbouring temples to this village. It attracts a large
number of people from different parts of the state. Archaeological Museum :- Also known as the Kollengodu House, situated on the Town Hall road, this majestic hall houses a picture gallery with mural paintings from all over Kerala. Timings: Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. on all days except Mondays and national holidays Athirampally Waterfalls :- About 63 kms. from Thichur at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges is a place of great scenic beauty. This 80 foot high waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Cheruthuruthi :- About 32 kms. north of Trichur is home of the renowned repository of the tradition of the Kathakali dance form. The famous poet, Vallathol Narayana Menon, founded the music and dance academy. Training in Kathakali, Mohiniyattom, Thullal and other art forms of Kerala is imparted here. Chimmoni Wildlife Sanctuary :- Established in 1984, the Chimmoni Wildlife Sanctuary is endowed with scenic beauty and a rich and varied wildlife. Elephant, sambar, gaur, Malabar squirrel, sloth bear etc. can be seen here. Guruvayoor :- About 32 kms. away from the city is Guruvayoor, one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the country. It is also known as the Dwaraka of the South. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna known here as Guruvayurappan. Irinjalakkuda Koodal Manikam Temple :- About 21 kms. from Trichur is a temple of Bharatha, dedicated to the brother of Lord Rama. The waters of this temple tank are said to have curative powers. Peechi dam :- About 23 kms away from Trichur is an irrigation project site offering boating facilities at the reservoir. It is an enchanting picnic spot and several buses connect Trichur to Peechy with good motorable roads. Vadakkumnathan Temple :- This temple is a classic example of Kerala's style of architecture containing the sacred shrines of Paramashiva, Paravathy, Sankaranarayana, Ganapathy, Sri Rama and Sri Krishna. Legend goes that Parasurama founded this temple. This temple is especially known for its spectacular celebration of the Pooram festival. Zoo & Art Museum :- For the animal enthusiasts, Trichur boasts of a zoo, about 2 kms. from the town centre. Within the zoo compound is a small Art Museum that has a good collection of woodcarvings, metal sculptures, Kathakali figures and ancient jewellery. Getting in, Around & Away AIR : The nearest airport is at Kochi, 78 kms. away. RAIL : Trichur is an important railway station on the Southern Railway and is linked to most major towns inside and outside Kerala. Tourist Information Center 1 Tourist Information Centers(Govt) Govt. Guest House, Palace Road, Trichur. Tel:20300. Tourist Information Office, Opp. Town Hall, Trissur (D.T.P.C)
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