Thrissur

THRISSUR

Like a shining diamond in the centre of a bejeweled crown, Thrissur is situated right in the middle of Kerala. This “Cultural Capital” is a city whose heart is so stuffed with tradition and its warm inhabitants so very content with its past that it defies the cultural progress of this sylvan city. Covering an area of about 3032 sq. km, Thrissur is the fourth largest city in Kerala and has a rich cultural heritage and an interesting history.   The name Thrissur originates from the word “Thriu shiva perur” which in the local language means “the abode of Lord Shiva”. The influential king Shakthan Thampuran is the architect of this beautiful city that is bedecked with ancient palaces, historic buildings, quaint temples and sprawling mansions. Built on elevated land around a 65 acre hillock on which the well known Vadakkumnathan temple elegantly stands, Thrissur attracts a flurry of tourists from the world over.   Around 3.6 hectares of land called the Thekkinkadu surrounding the temple is bordered by a spacious circular road called the Swaraj Round. This Thrissur Round is the central reference point and is one of the largest roundabouts in India. (more…)

Padmanabha Swamy Temple

Padmanabha Swamy Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.  There is a 100 feet and seven storied high marvelously carved ‘Gopuram’ in the complex built in the ancient Dravidian style. It is a very famous pilgrimage centre and one of the major attractions in Thiruvananthapuram city.   It was built in 1733 by the Maharaja of Travancore. (more…)