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Thrissur Tourism

State : Kerela
Type of Tourism : Thrissur
Population : 3,17,474(as per 2001 census)
Altitude : 2 meters
Best Tourist Season : October to March
Clothing recommended: Cotton during the summers and light woolen during the winter months.
Languages spoken : Malayalam, Hindi
Attractions in Thrissur : Thrissur Pooram
Food Specialties : Vellayappams


About Thrissur

Thrissur, is a colloquial name given to the ancient city of Thrissivaperror, meaning the city of Shiva. Ideally located in the central part of ‘God’s own Country, Kerela, Thrissur is truly the cultural and spiritual head of the state. It is a scenic city that is placed around a hillock, with the Vadakkumnathan temple in its center.
Thrissur was a very important city in the history of South India. The city has witnessed the rise and fall of many kingdoms in Kerala. Perumpadappu Swaroopam, Zamorins of Calicut, Portuguese invasion and later British Kingdom, all of whom played a major role in the history of Thrissur
The name of Thrissur is further immortalized because it is the seat of the celebration of the most spectacular and colorful temple festival of India, the Thrissur Pooram. It is also the hub of Onam celebrations, and the custom of Pulikali during the Onam period is observed in this particular city.
The city hosts thousands of tourists from India as well as abroad who visit the place just to savour the relics of its rich culture and heritage. The religious and spiritual attractions, the natural scenic locations and the amusement packed theme parks entice wander thirsty travelers from all around the world. Hence, tourism is the primier pillar of economy in this city. The headquarters of Kerela Sangeethe Nataka Akademi and Kerela Lalithakala Akademi are also located in Thrissur.

Attractions

Thrissur Pooram: The word ‘pooram’ in the native tongue of Malayalam means a group or a meeting. Thrissur Pooram is the mother of all temple festivals in the state of Kerela. It is believed that all the dynastic Gods and Goddesses of Kerela meet at the Vadakkumnthan temple at Thrissur, every year during April- may. This magnificent occasion marks Kerala’s grandest temple pageantry. It includes colourful processions of caparisoned elephants and a midnight fireworks display, parasol exchanges, drum concerts can be witnessed from the crowded streets of Trichur.

What To Eat In Thrissur

Though most of the eateries of Kerela offer multi cuisines, don’t give the famous Vellayappams a miss.