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¤ About Thrissur
ThrissurTrichur or Thrissur as it is called locally, is well known for Vadakkunathan Temple, the Thrissur Pooram an annual festival held in the city, the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. The city and the area around it have a number of museums, art schools, and institutes, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural traditions of Kerala. The city holds annual eight day festival called Thrissur Pooram during which brilliantly caparisoned elephants lead processions. Followers representing the Thiruvambadi temple on one hand and the Paramekkavu temple on the other hand celebrate the Pooram.

Elaborate processions from both these temples start off amidst much fanfare through the streets of Thrissur. The elephants belonging to these temples lead the processions. Each elephant participating in this festival is richly caparisoned, adorned with ornaments and topped with an equally well-decorated parasol. There are 15 elephants from each group. Each side tries to outdo the other in the decoration of elephants, as the side putting up a better display than its rival is adjudged as the winner for that particular year. Though the breathtaking spectacle of the procession is over by dusk, the night sky over Thrissur is lit up with an equally breathtaking display of fireworks. In fact, the Thrissur Pooram festival is a culmination of similar smaller processions that originate in the towns near Thrissur and wind their way up to the main event being held at the Vadakkunathan Temple.

While in Thrissur, you can experience the rich cultural heritage that the state of Kerala proudly upholds. The multi-hued past of this city comes alive at the Archaeological Museum and the Art Museum as also the art gallery located within the Town Hall. The Vadakkunathan Temple is the spiritual centre of the city and is famous all over India for its magnificent annual Pooram festival. The sight of brilliantly caparisoned elephants during the festival is one that must not be missed.

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¤ Major Tourist Attractions of Thrissur
Vadakkumnathan Temple - One of the oldest temples in the state, the Vadakkumnathan Temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and works of art. This is the venue of the world famous Pooram festival, celebrated annually in April- May. The fireworks at the Pooram are a spectacular sight. Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.

Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary - The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary comprising of the dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests is situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams.

Ariyannoor Temple - This temple has a carved entrance gable, which has been compared to the sculptures of American artist, Louise Nevelson. The Sree Krishna Temple at Thirukulashekharapuram as well as the Siva Temple at Thiruvanchikulam are believed to belong to the 9th century.

Saint Thomas Memorial, Kodungalloor - St. Thomas, the apostle, is believed to have landed in Kodungalloor (formerly called Muziris) in 52 AD. The St. Thomas Church established by him houses ancient relics.

Thriprayar Temple - Thriprayar Temple, located south of Thrissur is one of the important temples dedicated to Lord Rama. The exquisite wood carvings, sculptures and Mural Paintings are an interesting sight.

Thrissur¤ Shopping
Thrissur is a major city in Kerala and often referred to as the cultural capital of the state. The rich tradition of art and crafts make for great shopping in Thrissur. Silk weaving and jewelry making is a major traditional handicraft in Thrissur. The famous silk saris of Thrissur, made smooth silk threads and vibrant colors, are nearly a must buy for those who want to do some shopping in Thrissur. The city also has big shops for jewelry also. Other traditional handicrafts of Kerala like coir products, coconut shell crafts, horn carvings, woodcarvings, brass works are also found in abundance in Thrissur. The ace craftsmen of the region make fantastic carpets, floor coverings and many other utility items and objets d'art from coconut fibers and coconut shells. Horn carving is also exquisite tradition in Kerala. You may choose to pick up these items while shopping in Thrissur. Lastly, so not forget to take back Kathakali masks while shopping in Thrissur as souvenirs of your wonderful Kerala tour. There are many options for shopping in Thrissur. The state government rum emporia and private shops are galore in the city. You can also buy roadside stalls erected by the local vendors who offer wide variety and great bargain.

¤ Accomodation
There are many Rest Houses & Hotels where accommodation is available to suit every budget.

¤ Climate of Thrissur
The Trichur/Thrissur city witnesses a tropical climate, where the summers are hot and the monsoons humid. The summer season is spread between the months of March and may whereas the Monsoon season sets in June. The summer months witness high temperature and the mercury goes as high as 35º C. During the winter period, the temperature in Trichur remains moderate (30º C - 20º C). The best time to travel to Trichur is from October to February when the weather remains quite moderate and pleasant. It is advisable that you carry light tropical cottons while traveling to Trichur.

¤ How To Reach Thrissur
» Air - Nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery, 58 kms away.

» Rail - Thrissur is an important railhead of the Southern Railways.

» Road - Thrissur is well connected with almost all the major towns and cities in India.

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