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Trichur (Thrissur)
Trichur, 78 kms north of Cochin on National Highway 47 lies at the base of a hillock, crowned by the famous Vadkkumnathan (Shiva) temple. This former capital of Cochin state was captured by Zamorin and later by Tipu Sultan inthe second half of the 18th Century. The famous pooram festival is celebrated at the Vadakkumnathan Temple every year during April-May. The Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy are located in Trichur.
Altitude : Sea level.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max 35, Min 22.5; Winter- Max 32.3, Min 20.
Rainfall : 254 cms.
Best Season : October to March.
HOW TO GET THERE
- Air : The nearest airport is Cochin 78 kms connected by Indian Airlines with Bangalore, Bombay, Delhi, Goa, Madras, Trivandrum.
- Rail: Trichur is a Railway station directly connected with Bombay.
- Road: Trichur is connected by road with many tourist centres in south India. Cochin- 78 km, Coimbatore- 114 km, Kalady- 55 km, Kanyakumari- 376 km, Madras- 720 km, Palghat- 67 km, Palani- 229 km, Rameswaram- 222 km, Udhagamandalam (Ooty)- 202 km etc.
- Bus Service: Trichur is connected by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and private bus services to various places in Kerala. It is also connected by direct buses to Palani, Madurai, Bangalore, Mysore, Erode, Madras etc.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Vadakkumnathan Temple
This temple is a classic example of the Kerala Style of architecture. The temple contains the sacred shrines of Paramashiva, Parvathy, Sankaranayana, Ganapathi, Sri Rama and Sri Krishna. The central shrines and Koothambalam exhibit exquisite vigettes carved in wood. Legend goes that this temple was founded by Parasurama. Trichur Pooram, the grandest temple pageantry in Kerala is celebrated here in April every year. Non Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.
Timings: 0400 to 1030 hrs and 1700 hrs to 2030 hrs.
Town Hall
An imposing building with a Chitralayam or a picture gallery where mural paintings from all parts of Kerala are exhibited.
Zoo
Near Art Museum. Tel:21110. Timing : Daily 1500 hrs to 1715 hrs.Closed on Mondays and holidays(State). Entry Fee: Adult Rs.1/-, Child 50 ps. Camera fee Rs.5/-. Filming: Prior Permission to be abtained from the Director of Museums & Zoo, Govt. of Kerala, Trivandrum.
Aquarium
Near Nehru Park. Timings: Daily 1500 hrs to 2000 hrs.
State Museum, Chembukkavu, Tel:20566. Timings: 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs. Closed on Mondays. Entry free
Art Museum, Zoo compound. Good collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewellery. Timing: Daily 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs. Closed on Mondays.
EXCURSIONS
Guruvayoor (32 km), Cheruthuruthy (29 km), Peechi Dam (23 km), Tiruvilwamala Temple (29 km), Cranganore (Kodungallor) (36 km), Triprayar (25 km),Irinjalakuda (21 km).
KALADY : (55 km) Kalady, a pilgrim Centre, is situated on the banks of the river Periyar. It is the birth place of Sri Sankaracharya, the great Indian Philosopher who lived in the 8th Century. There are two Shrines in memory of Sri Sankaracharya, one dedicated to him as Dakshinamurthy & the other to the goddess Sharada. Their is an ancient Sri Krishna Temple close by, which was the family temple of Adi Sankaracharya. Another temple known as the International Temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna Deva, was completed in April 1976.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
1) Govt. Guest House, Palace Road, Trichur. Tel:20300.
2) Tourist Information Office, Opp. Town Hall, Trissur (D.T.P.C)
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