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The site of the annual Arattupuzha festival, picture postcard Thrissur is the cultural capital of Kerala, South India.
Thrissur gets its name from the term 'Tri Shiva Perur' that in Malayalam means 'the region of three Shiva temples."
The best time to visit this part of Kerala is during the months of September to March. Experience the lively Kerala culture on a tour to Thrissur or Trichur with Magical India Tours. See Kathakali dance performances and enjoy the general folk ambience of Thrissur, Kerala, India.
History
In the ancient ages Thrissur was an important center for trade in between India and the different parts of the world.
Thrissur was under Chera dynastic domination during the Sangam era. Rulers of the Kulashekara dynasty have ruled over Thrissur during the 9th and 12th centuries.
With the beginning of the 12th century began the growth of Perumpadappu Swarupam. Fierce wars were fought on the soil of Thrissur in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Tourist Attractions
Explore historic attractions on tours to Thrissur in Kerala, India. Explore destinations of tour interest and discover more about the fascinating past of this colorful land.
At Thrissur Tours, a village located near the temple, a grand festival is organized every year in the months of April and May. Famous as Pooram festival it draws thousands of pilgrims from all over the south India. The uniqueness of this festival is the ceremonial processions carrying the images of the deities of 29 neighboring temples to this village.
Today, Thrissur is world famous for this Festival, which is one of the biggest festivals of Kerala. Thrissur also houses many cultural centers such as Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Nataka Academy.
Besides temples other attractions here are The Art Museum, which displays collections of woodcarvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewellery. The Archaeological Museum is another spot worth visiting in Thrissur.
The Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary here is an added attraction for the wildlife lovers. Located amidst the dense evergreen forests in the catchments area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams, the sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna. At about 7 km from Thrissur Tours is located the Children's Park, a beautiful hillside picnic spot.
A visit to Tours to Thrissur surely provides you an opportunity to peep into the cultural history of Kerala. With its amazing temple architecture, colorful festivals and cultural traditions, the place offers a memorable tour to its visitors
Check out the Aquarium in Nehru Park; picnic at Vilangankunnu and enjoy tours to the Thrissur Town Hall, Art Gallery, Archaeological Museum, Cheruthuruthy, Palace Thoppu, Cheraman Jama Masjid and St. Thomas Cathedral in Kodangullur.
Vadakkumnathan Temple : One of the oldest temples in the state, it is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture with many decorative murals and pieces of art. This is the venue of the world famous Pooram festival Tours to Thrissur .
Town hall: The picture gallery here displays thousands of mural paintings from all parts of Kerala.
Arattupuzha: This village is famed for the Pooram festival and the ceremonial processions carrying the images of the deities of 41 neighboring temples.
The Vadakummanathan Temple Tours to Thrissur is the most important tourist attraction in Thrissur, Kerala. The annual festival that is held at this sacred shrine forms an important part of the cultural mosaic of this magnetic land.
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