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The beautiful picnic spot, Peechi dam is located in Peechi village, 23 km away from Thrissur, Kerala. The Peechi dam was constructed across the Manali River to irrigate the vast paddy fields in the area and provide drinking water to Thrissur town. This irrigation dam is now part of a wildlife sanctuary and a popular tourist destination. (more…)
Kerala Lalithakala Academy or Kerala Academy for Fine Arts is an autonomous body which was established in 1962 November 22 to promote art and artistic heritage, based at Chembukavu in Thrissur. Though the Kerala Government provides funding and support for the academy , the administration of the academy is designed to be autonomous by its constitution. (more…)
P.N. Ayurvedasramam, is situated in the heart of Kodungallur in Thrissur. It is a sister concern of Sree Narayana Dharma Sabha (a charitable trust established in 1962).
P.N. Ayurvedasramam provides traditional Ayurveda treatments for the rejuvenation of mind and body. Ancient traditional systems and values of Ayurveda are maintained without any dilution. Medicines used for treatments are prepared in the Asramam itself as prescribed by Rishies.
P.N.Ayurvedasramam specializes in Panchakarma Treatment are offered only after the detailed consultation with the doctor. Various treatments offered here are Thalapothichil, Tharpanam, Kadee Vasthy, Greeva Vasthy, Avagaham and Upanaham, Nasya Pizhichil, etc. Yoga classes are conducted under the guidance of expert Yoga teachers.
Traditional Kerala food with emphasis on Ayurvedic diet is serve here. Though strictly vegetarian, fish and meat are served occasionally. Accommodation includes Nalukettu and Ettukettu built in the traditional Kerala style, using natural stones, bamboo, coconut leaves palm leaves, earth and sand. There are five air conditioned cottages having all modern amenities.
Contact
Tel: + 91 480 2813145, 2809091
E-mail: pnayurvedasramam[at]gmail.com
The Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala is a manufacturing unit to prepare medicine in the uncompromising Ashtavaidya school of thought, at Ollur in Thrissur was founded in 1941 by Ashtavaidyan E.T. Neelakandan Mooss, and has been managed since 1954 by Ashtavaidyan E.T. Narayanan Mooss. Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala manufactures more than 600 Ayurvedic preparations. (more…)
Sopanam Multispecialty Ayurvedic Centre located at Nadavarambu inThrissur offers a complete range of services and Ayurveda treatments to restore the physical, mental and spiritual harmony to your life. (more…)
Nattika is 24 kms from Thrissur. This beautiful beach, fringed by palm trees is an ideal hot spot for picnickers
Not much princely state in pre- independent India had two capitals; one where royalty sat and took decisions and another where its minions sat and dispensed royal diktats. The erstwhile Cochin State was one such. The hamlet-like Tripunithura was the abode of royalty, while the neighboring sleepy town of Ernakulam housed the secretariat, judiciary and other sundry officialdom. (more…)
The year was 1898, On a sultry summer morning, the then Maharaja of Cochin State, Sir Sri Rama Varma, was closeted with his Diwan, Sir P Rajagopalachari. The issue that was agitating their mind was the non-completion of the railway line from Shornur in the north to the capital city of Ernakulam, down south, for want of funds. They had already scraped the proverbial ‘bottom of the pot’. Both were at their wits’ end. (more…)
The Feast on Exaltation of Cross at Holy Cross Shrine, Mapranam is celebrated during these days, the important day being 14th. Offering of human size candles is a rare function here and is performed on 13th evening at St John Chapel or Kurisu Kappela, near the main road. This is known as Thiritheliyikkal. Now a day over 500 huge candles and about 100 thousand ordinary candles are lighting every year on this day by devotees from different religions. Procession with Holy cross, cultural programmes and fire works are the other attraction during the festival days. (more…)
Kalamezhuthum Pattum is two day festival at Kanadi Madom Tharavadu situated Peringottukara about 20 K.m from Trichur. Main ritual is Roopakkalam. Figures of Lord Vishnu Maya and subsidiary deities are drawn on the floor using natural powders. Songs praising the Lord, special pooja, Oracle’s performance, fireworks etc. are the other highlights. The ritual art Thira is also performed. Holy processions, temple rituals etc are also performed. This is one of the rare temples where people from all religion can enter. (more…)
Annual festival at Koratty Muthy Church, at Koratty, about 7km to the south of Chalakudy in Thrissur district. It is an old Catholic church built in honor of St. Mary and the natives addressed the saint as Koratty Muthy. The main event on this day is a grand procession. (more…)
Kummattikali procession is an integral part of Onam celebrations in Thrissur. Kummattikali is a ritual folk art performed backed by recital of folk songs and Kerala traditional musical instruments. The Kummatty Performance is called Kummattikali. Kummattikali is performed by men in groups wearing brightly painted wooden masks and costumes in grass. (more…)
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers 14 dates Bharath Darshan Trip. Tourist can avail of the services of the Bharat Darshan train operated IRCTC. The train will begin its journey from the State on December 23. The 14-day tour would cost Rs 7,181. It would travel from Madurai via Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Shoranur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod and Kankanady to Goa, Jaipur, New Delhi, Agra, Hyderabad, Ramoji Film City and return (more…)
Pulikkali folk form is prominent in Thrissur and is held in connection with Onam. Pulikkali performers are men and they paint their body and face meticulously to resemble tigers. They move in group and dance to the tune of percussions and enact scenes of playing hide and seek with a hunter wielding a gun. On this day, over 500 tigers are move through the street of Swaraj Round in Thrissur. This sportive event usually lasts for hours.
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Devasura Inn, a business class three star hotel, imprints Yet another success mark of Mr. M. C.Balan, the managing Director of the hotel and the leading printer based in Thrissur. Strategically located in Punnayurkulam, close to well known pilgrim city of Guruvayur, and frequently visited beach of Chavakkad. Devasura Inn offers the finest moments of hospitality. (more…)
Elappully Panchayat came out as the winner of the social reality show, Green Kerala Express, first of its kind in the country. This panchayat was the favourite among the 140-odd grama panchayats and bagged first prize of Rs 1 crore. (more…)
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…)
The Nattika Beach Resort in Thrissur district is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala. Endless stretches of golden beach fringed with graceful coconut. Nattika’s prime tourist attractions include back water cruises on country boats, elephant rides, deep-sea fishing and much more. (more…)
Massive spacious and elegant-this is how one would describe LULU International Convention Center and Grand Hotels in Thrissur, Kerala. The Convention Centre, which is the largest in Kerala is completing three successful years and continues to offer the same versatility and variety that has made it stand apart right from its inception. The best option for conferences, events, seminars, product launches, weddings exhibitions, etc., LULU International Convention Center and Garden Hotels set in a landscape of 1,60,000sq ft, has had visitors coming in, not only from various parts of India, but from across the globe, and has succeeded in adding more sparkle to Thrissur, Kerala’s beautiful cultural capital. (more…)
Guruvayoor, often called the Dwaraka of South India, is a much sought-after destination and draws pilgrims from all over throughout the year. Guruvayoor Resort is a star classified resort set in the peaceful environs of the temple town of Guruvayoor, Kerala. Centrally located, the resort provides a homely ambience with luxurious facilities for pilgrims, tourists and business travellers. (more…)
