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?Thrissur Kerala • India
An elephant carrying Thidambu during the Thrissur Pooram festival
Thrissur
Coordinates: 10°31′N 76°13′E / 10.52, 76.21
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area	3,032 km² (1,171 sq mi)
Headquarters	Thrissur
Population • Density	2,975,440 • 981 /km² (2,541 /sq mi)
Collector	M. Beena
ISO abbreviation	IN-KL-8-XXXX
Website: thrissur.nic.in

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Thrissur ( Trichur / Trissur) (Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര്‍) is a district situated in the central part of Kerala state, India. Thrissur district was formed in July 1, 1949. The headquarters of the district has the same name, Thrissur City. It is an important cultural center. The district is famous for its numerous temples and "Pooram" festivals including the world famous Thrissur Pooram and is known as the "Cultural Capital of Kerala". Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. Some famous temples include Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple, Thriprayar Sreerama Temple, Kodungaloor Bhagavathi Temple, Irinjalakkuda Koodalmanikkyam Bharatha Temple, and Thrissur Vadakkumnatha Temple Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Among the varieties of festivals celebrated in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is the most thunderous, spectacular and dazzling. ...

Etymology

The name Thrissur is derived from 'Tri-Shiva-Perur' (Malayalam: തൃശ്ശിവേപരൂ൪) , which means the place with three famous Siva temples which are said to be the Vadakkunnathan, Kottapuram Siva Temple^{[citation needed]} and Punkunnam Siva Temple. (Alternately, the name can be parsed as 'Thiru-Siva-Perur', the place with the holy name of Siva.) Thrissur was also known as Vrishabhadripuram and Ten Kailasam in ancient days. Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... This article is about the Hindu God. ... Temple of Hephaestus, an Doric Greek temple in Athens with the original entrance facing east, 449 BC (western face depicted) For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Hindu God. ...

History

Main article: History of Thrissur

From ancient times, Thrissur District has played a significant part in the political history of south India. The early political history of the District is interlinked with that of the Cheras of the Sangam age, who ruled over vast portions of Kerala with their capital at Vanchi. The whole of the present Thrissur District was included in the early Chera Empire. The District can claim to have played a significant part in fostering the trade relations between Kerala and the outside world in the ancient and medieval period. Kuda Mattam during Thrissur pooram festival. ... The Chera dynasty (Tamil: சேரர்) was one of the ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled southern India from ancient times until around the fifteenth century CE. The Early Cheras ruled over the Malabar Coast, Coimbatore, Karur and Salem Districts in South India, which now forms part of the modern day Kerala and... Vanchi was the ancient capital of the Chera kingdom. ... The Chera dynasty (Tamil: சேரர் Malayalam: ചേര ) were one of the ancient Tamil dynasties who ruled the southern India from ancient times until around the fifteenth century CE. The Early Cheras ruled over the Malabar Coast, Coimbatore, Karur and Salem Districts in South India, which now forms part of the modern day...

Kodungalloor which had the unique distinction of being the "Primum Emporium India", also belongs to the signal honour of having first given shelter to all the three communities which have contributed to the prosperity of Malabar'. These three communities are the Christians, the Jews and the Muslims. The history of Thrissur District from the 9th to the 12th centuries is the history of Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram and the history since 12th century is the history of the rise and growth of Perumpadappu Swarupam. Kodungalloor is a well known tourist location in Kerala due to St. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ...

In 1790 Raja Rama Varma (1790-1805) popularly known as Saktan Tampuran ascended the throne of Cochin. With the accession of this ruler the English or modern period in the history of Cochin and of the District began. Saktan Tampuran was mainly responsible for the destruction of the power of the feudal Nair chieftains and increase of royal power. Another potent force in the public life of Trichur and its suburbs was the Namboodithiri community and Menons of Royal ancestry. A large part of the Trichur Taluk was for long under the domination of the Yogiatiripppads, the ecclesiastical heads of the Vadakkunnathan and Perumanam Devaswoms. Sakthan Thampuran Actual name of Sakthan Thampuran was Raja Rama Varma (1751-1805). ... Cochin may refer to: Cochin China Kingdom of Kochi, a former princely state of India, merged with Travancore to form the State of Kerala Cochin city, the former name of the city of Kochi, in Kerala Hôpital Cochin, a famous hospital in Paris, France Cochin font, from the Adobe... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... The Namboothiris (Malayalam :നമ്പൂതിരി) are the upper class Brahmins of Kerala, who consider themselves the most orthodox brahmins in India. ...

The wave of nationalism and political consciousness which swept through the country since the early decades of this century has its repercussions in the District as well. Thrissur District can claim the honour of having been in the forefront of the country-wide movement for temple entry and abolition of untouchability. The famous Guruvayur Satyagraha is a memorable episode in the history of the national movement.
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Demographics

Entrance of Guruvayur Temple.

Vadakumnathan Temple Gate.

As of 2001 India censusCensus of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03., Thrissur District had a population of 2,975,440 ^[1]. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thrissur has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 85%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixel Image in higher resolution (2816 × 1872 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixel Image in higher resolution (2816 × 1872 pixel, file size: 1. ... Guruvayoorappan The Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple (Malayalam: ഗുരുവായൂര്‍ ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ക്ഷേത്രം) is one of the most important and sacred pilgrim centres of Kerala. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,067 pixels, file size: 371 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Vadakumnathan Temple Gate, Thrissur, Kerala - Photo by Rajesh Kakkanatt I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,067 pixels, file size: 371 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Vadakumnathan Temple Gate, Thrissur, Kerala - Photo by Rajesh Kakkanatt I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Vadakkkunnathan Temple literaly meaning lord of the North; Vadakku = North, Nathan = Lord is one of the largest Shiva temples in Kerala. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Hindus ,Christians and Muslims constitute the bulk of the population of this district. This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ...

The Nairs and the Ezhavas are numerically the most dominant castes of Thrissur. There is also a large population of Ambalavasis and Pattars (Tamil brahmins). The Scheduled Castes, around 12 % of the population of the district, also form a significant section among the Hindus of the district. // Introduction Nair is the name of a caste in the Southern Indian state of Kerala. ... Ezhava is a sect among the Hindu community in India. ... The word Caste is derived from the Portuguese word casta, meaning lineage, breed or race. ... Pushpaka Brahmins, commonly known as Ambalavasis, are the lower class Brahmins of Kerala. ... The Sanskrit word denotes the scholar/teacher, priest, caste, class (), or tribe, that has been traditionally enjoined to live a life of learning, teaching and non-possessivenes . ...

The Catholics - both Syrian and Latin, Jacobites and Chaldeans are the main sections of the Christian Community in the district. Catholics constitute 91% of the Christian population of the district spreading in 5 dioceses namely Thrissur(4,60,000), Irinjalakkuda(2,52,000) and Kottappuram(75,000). Jacobites and Chaldean Syrians constitute the rest. Kunnamkulam, a small town in the northern part of the district is the important center for the Jacobites. Jacobite church (40000 followers counting both factions together) has 2 diocese in the district, namely Kunnamkulam for Orthodox faction and Thrissur for jacobite faction. Chaldean Syrians spread around Thrissur city with 25000 followers. A church known as Thozhiyoor church has its own headquarters at Guruvayur with 7000 followers. For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ... The Syriac Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Oriental Orthodox church based in the Middle East with members spread throughout the world. ...

Muslims live predominantly in coastal belt, from north Punnayoorkkulam to South Azhikode, of the district. Sunnis are the major section in Muslim community.

Demographic and geographic data

Source: Official Statistics 2007 ^[2]

Geography and climate

Pazhuvil Kanal - 17km from Thrissur City.

Thrissur is situated in south western India 10.52° N 76.21° E and is in the central part of Kerala state_name, India. Thrissur is at sea level and spans an area of about 3032 km². It is bounded on the north by Palakkad district, on the east by Palakkad district and Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, on the south by Ernakulam and Idukki districts, and on the west by the Arabian Sea(54 km).
Descending from the heights of the Western Ghats in the east, the land slopes towards the west forming three distinct natural divisions - the highlands, the plains and the sea board Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2684x1636, 2493 KB) Pazhuval Kanal, Thrissur district. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2684x1636, 2493 KB) Pazhuval Kanal, Thrissur district. ... Pazhuvil is a small village in Trissur district of Kerala state, south India. ... , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...

The Periyar, the Chalakudy, the Karuvannur, the Kurumali River(main tributary of the Karuvannur river) and the Ponnani (Bharatha Puzha) are the main river systems in the district. They take their origin from the mountains on the east, and flow westward and discharge into the Arabian Sea. There are a number of tributaries also joining these main rivers. There are waterfalls such as Athirappilly Falls. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Chalakudy is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... // This is a place in Trichur, Kerala, India with a pin code( alternative for ZIP code in India) of 680711 - for more details check this reference Ref1 and Ref2 The Karuvannur church Roman catholic and Karuvannur Temples are very old. ... Kurumali River The Kurumali River is the main tributary of the Karuvannur river. ... The Bharathapuzha River , also known as Nila, is a river in India in the state of Kerala. ... The Arabian Sea (Arabic: بحر العرب; transliterated: Bahr al-Arab) is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui, the north-east point of Somalia... Athirappilly Falls is a tourist place in Athirappilly in Thrissur district of Kerala, south India. ...

The district has a tropical humid climate with an oppressive hot season and plentiful and seasonal rainfall. The hot season from March to May is followed by the South West Monsoon season from June to September. The period from December to February is the North East Monsoon season, although the rain stop by the end of December and the rest of the period is generally dry. For other uses, see Monsoon (disambiguation). ...

Culture

Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala. It is the focal point for central kerala in terms of culture. The city is built around a hillock, crowned by the famous [Vadakkunathan]] (Siva) Temple, believed to have been founded by legendary Parasurama. The temple is a classical example of Kerala style of architecture and houses several sacted shrines. In Hinduism, Parashurama (axe-wielding Rama) is the sixth avatar of Vishnu, and a son of Jamadagni. ...

Malik Bin Deenar and 20 others who were the followers Muhammad, the founder of Islam, first landed in Kodungallur in Thrissur district when they came to India. Islam received royal patronage in some states here, and later spread to other parts of India. He built a mosque Cheraman Juma Masjid there in the shape of a Hindu temple. It could also have been the first mosque in the world as the exact date of making is not known. Though, generally it is considered to be the second mosque of the world after the mosque in Medina,Saudi Arabia Malik bin Deenar or Malik Ibn Dinar was a Tabi‘in. ... Muhammad in a new genre of Islamic calligraphy started in the 17th century by Hafiz Osman. ... , “Cranganore” redirects here. ... Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Kodungallur in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Thrissur also has added to its name The Church of Our Lady of Dolors, popularly known as the New Church. It is the biggest church in South Asia. The first church of India is also situated in Thrissur, the St. Thomas church at Palayoor. The Metropolitan of the Chaldean Syrian Church (the name used for the Church of the East in India) is also headquartered in Thrissur, and many religious publications are printed by Mar Narsai Press. The largest Christian piligrim center in the district, St.Joseph's Shrine is situated at Pavaratty. New Dollars Basillica (Puthanpally), High Road Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthanpally) is the biggest church in Asia, situated in the heart of the town of Thrissur in the Kerala state of south India. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... Chaldean Syrian Church is the name used for the Assyrian Church of the East in India. ... Church of the East related to those churches under the dominion of the first Patriarchate of Jerusalem which was first transferred from Jerusalem to Pella as following the 135CE Roman ban on Jews the city was given over to Antiochs jurisdiction. ...

Saint Thomas (Apostle) is believed to have landed in Kodungalloor (Formerly called Muziris) in 52 AD. The Saint Thomas Church established by him houses ancient relics. Saints redirects here. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Jude Thomas. ... Saints redirects here. ...

Elephants standing in front of Vadakkunathan during Thrissur pooram festival.

Guruvayur is situated 25 km north-west of the city, here the famous Sree Krishna temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of India. The historic temple is shrouded in mystery. According to belief, the temple was created by Guru - the preceptor of the Gods and Vayu - the God of winds. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1448x870, 937 KB) Summary Elephants standing in front of Vatakumnathan temple during Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala state, south India. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1448x870, 937 KB) Summary Elephants standing in front of Vatakumnathan temple during Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala state, south India. ... The Vadakkunathan Temple The Vadakkunathan Temple Vadakkkunnathan Temple is one of the largest temples in Kerala that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. ... Among the varieties of festivals celebrated in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is the most thunderous, spectacular and dazzling. ... This article is about town. ...

The major cultural attraction is the Thrissur Pooram festival, celebrated during April - May, the Elephant Umbrella competition is spectacular, as richly caparisoned elephants carrying ceremonial umbrellas take the deity around the main temple. The passionate drum concerts and the spectacular firework displays are all part of the Pooram celebration. Among the varieties of festivals celebrated in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is the most thunderous, spectacular and dazzling. ...

Another attraction is a Sri Rama temple at Triprayar. The Ekadashi festival attracts thousands of devotees.

Sri Rama temple at Triprayar

Kerala Sahithya Akademy, Sangeetha Nataka Akademy and Kerala Lalithakala Academy are headquartered at Thrissur making the epithet 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' more meaningful. Thriprayar is located south-west of Thrissur City, in the middle of Guruvayur - Kodungallur Highway (NH 17), bears a magnificent temple to Sri Rama which is associated with many interesting legends. ... Kerala Sahitya Academy was established on August 15, 1956 in Thrissur City of Kerala state, south India. ... Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy is located in the Thrissur City of Kerala, south India. ...

It is interesting to note that the people of some regions of adjacent districts such as Palakkad and Malappuram (like regions of Ponnani Taluk or Valluvanad Taluk) have stronger cultural / language ties with people of Thrissur district than those of their home district.

Famous festivals

• Thrissur Pooram
• Uthralikkavu Pooram
• Machad Mamangam (Machattu Kuthira Vela)
• Anthi Mahakalan Kavu Pooram
• Parakkottukavu Talappoli
• Cheeramkulam Pooram
• Parkadi Pooaram
• Kuttiyankavu Pooram
• Kattakambal Pooram
• Elavally Pooram
• Kalleyi (Chowannur) Pooram
• Pandaloor (Chowannur) Pooram
• Arattupuzha Pooram
• Kodungallur Bharani
• Koodalmanikyam Utsavam
• Guruvayur Ekadasi
• Pavaratty Perunnal

Among the varieties of festivals celebrated in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is the most thunderous, spectacular and dazzling. ... Ekadasi, the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight, is very auspicious to the Hindus. ...

Government and politics

The main legislative constituency in the district is Thrissur City. Apart from the city constituency, there are 13 other constituencies from the district of Thrissur: Ollur, Guruvayoor, Chalakkudy, Cherpu, Nattika, Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda, Kodakara, Mala, Manaloor, Kunnamkulam, Wadakkancheri, and Chelakkara. , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... Irinjalakuda is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... , “Cranganore” redirects here. ... , “Cranganore” redirects here. ... Chavakkad is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Chavakkad is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Thalapilly is one of the Thaluks in Thrissur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Wadakanchery is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. ... , Kunnamkulam is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Chalakudy is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... , “Cranganore” redirects here. ... Chavakkad is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... This article is about town. ... Irinjalakuda is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... Ollur is a major suburban area in the Thrissur City of Kerala state, south India. ... Guruvayoor Temple Entrance Guruvayoor is a small town in the Trissur district of Kerala, south India. ... Chalakkudy river is 5th longest river in Kerala and its basin is between 100 05’ to 100 35’ North latitude and 760 15’to 760 55’ East longitude. ... Cherpu is a small village in Trissur District of Kerala state, South India. ... Nattika is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. ... , “Cranganore” redirects here. ... Irinjalakuda is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kodakara is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state in south India. ... The Malas are a large geographically dispersed caste found in Andhra Pradesh and several other states of India. ... Manaloor is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. ... , Kunnamkulam is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Wadakanchery is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. ... Chelakkara is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. ...

There are two parliament constituencies : Thrissur and Mukundapuram. Sri.C.K.Chandrappan is the Thrissur M.P and Sri. Lonappan Nambadan is the Mukundapuram M.P.

For administrative purposes, the district of Thrissur is divided into five talukas. These five taluk centres are administrative hubs for 151 villages in Thrissur. The equivalent terms tehsil, tahsil, tahasil, taluka, taluk and taluq refer to a unit of government in some Indian subcontinent countries. ...

Media

The first newspaper which published from Thrissur was Lokamanyan in 1920. Then came Deenabandhu in 1941. Major Malayalam newspapers published in Thrissur include Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Deshabhimani and Deepika, Kerala Koumudi and Madhymam. A number of evening papers are also published from the city. Newspapers in other regional languages like Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu are also sold in large numbers. Reading the newspaper: Brookgreen Gardens in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. ... The Manorama Logo in Malayalam Malayala Manorama (Malayalam: മലയാള മനോരമ) is a popular Malayalam newspaper in Kerala, India. ... Mathrubhumi is one of the leading Malayalam language newspapers in Kerala state of India. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Desabhimani. ... Deepika or Dipika may refer to: Deepika Chikhalia, an Indian actress and Member of Parliament most famous for portraying Sita in Ramanand Sagars television series Ramayan Deepika Thathaal, a Norwegian singer, composer and human rights activist. ... “Kannada” redirects here. ... Telugu redirects here. ...

Industries

Thrissur is famous for the power loom industry and the Textile Mills like the Alagappa Textiles in AlagappaNagar, Kerala Lakshmi Mills at Pullazhi, Thrissur Cotton Mills at Nattika, Rajgopal Textiles at Athani, Sitaram Spinning and Weaving Mills Thrissur, Vanaja Textiles at Kuriachira and Kunnath Textiles at Thrissur. Thrissur are engaged in the manufacture of hosiery products. The coir and the tile industry offer employment for many people in the district. The first saw mill in the state was erected at Trichur (1905). Most of the timber is brought down from the forests to Thrissur and Chalakkudy, which are the most important timber marts in the District. Canning industry has sprung up in Thrissur and Darlco Cannings and Kayee Plantations Cannings; both situated at Thrissur are important units. The Thrissur Fruits and Vegetables Marketing Society are establishing a canning industrial unit at Nadathara and it is going on very successfully. Besides all these the match stick industry, pharmaceuticals, printing etc give Thrissur its fame as a bustling industrial centre. The first Worker's Indian Coffee House of the state was opened in Thrissur (1957). For other uses, see Loom (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Textile (disambiguation). ... AlagappaNagar is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. ... Pullazhi is a suburban area of Thrissur City of Kerala state, south India. ... Nattika is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. ... View from the main road, Athani. ... Kuriachira is a suburb of Thrissur town, which is known as the cultural capital of Kerala state, located at the south-west coast of south India. ... Coir (from Malayalam kayar, cord) is a coarse fibre extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a coconut. ... Mission, or barrel, roof tiles A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, porcelain, metal or even glass. ... This article or section should be merged with Sawmill A saw mill is a machine used in forestry to cut trees into logs. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... Chalakkudy river is 5th longest river in Kerala and its basin is between 100 05’ to 100 35’ North latitude and 760 15’to 760 55’ East longitude. ... For other uses, see Canning (disambiguation). ... Nadathara is a census town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmacon is drug, and logos is science) is the study of how chemical substances interfere with living systems. ... For other uses, see Print. ... Indian Coffee House shop at Thampanoor,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala The Indian Coffee House is a restaurant chain in India, run by a series of worker co-operative societies. ...

Places of Interest in Thrissur Rural

A view from Poomala, mountain

Kuda Mattam during Thrissur pooram festival.

• Athirapilly Water Falls (63 km from Thrissur City) This 80 feet high waterfall at the threshold of the Sholayar ranges is a popular picnic spot. Two amusement parks - DreamWorld and SilverStorm - are located nearby.
• Vazhachal Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river.
• Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary (23 km from city) It is the largest elephant park in the world, with over 60 elephants.
• Peechi Dam (20 km from city) It is a good picnic spot
• Chavakad Beach (25 km) A sea shore for rare scenic beauty. Acknowledged as one of the best beaches along the west coast.
• Vazhani Dam (24 km from city) It is a good picnic spot
• Chimmony dam (35 km from city) It is a beautiful picnic spot with facilities for boating

• Kerala Kalamandalam (30 km) It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.
• Cheraman Juma Masjid - built around 612 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar. First mosque constructed in India. A block of white marble in the mosque is believed to have been brought from Mecca.

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Important towns in Thrissur Rural District

• Irinjalakuda
• Kodungallur
• Chalakudy
• Chavakkad
• Thriprayar
• Kunnamkulam
• Guruvayoor
• Wadakanchery

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See also

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vadanapally is not original name. The name is vatanappilly.

External links

• Satellite image of Thrissur
• Government Portal
• For travel guide, information on pilgrimage centres etc.
• For more informations
• Website of Thrissur Police
• Glance at Tourist Places in Thrissur

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2. ^ Official website of Thrissur district http://www.tsr.kerala.gov.in/barefacts.htm

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Photo gallery of Thrissur District

An elephant saluting Vadakkunathan during Thrissur pooram. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 2261 KB) Summary Elephant Saluting during Thrissur Pooram. ... The Vadakkunathan Temple The Vadakkunathan Temple Vadakkkunnathan Temple is one of the largest temples in Kerala that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. ... Among the varieties of festivals celebrated in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is the most thunderous, spectacular and dazzling. ...	Elephant Sanctuary at Punnathur kotta, Guruvayoor - 27 km from Thrissur City. Image File history File links Anakotta1. ... The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, was founded in 1995 as the United States first elephant refuge, recreating a natural habitat for sick, old, and/or needy elephants. ... Elephant Sanctuary at Punnathur kotta, Guruvayoor. ... Guruvayoor Temple Entrance Guruvayoor is a small town in the Trissur district of Kerala, south India. ... , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...	Chimmony dam - 30 km from Thrissur City. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1296x972, 327 KB) chimmony Dam at its beauty (Picture by (Shihab VK) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary Chimmony dam Chimmony dam Chimmony dam Chimmony dam Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary is in Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District, situated in the central part of Kerala state, India. ... , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...	A Mosque. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 454 KB) Picture by Sihab Vk File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as it exists today A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ...
Thecke Chira, showing Ancient Veda Study Centre , in Thrissur City. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2816x1872, 3906 KB) Thecke Chira near Thrissur Town. ... The Vedas are part of the Hindu Shruti; these religious scriptures form part of the core of the Brahminical and Vedic traditions within Hinduism and are the inspirational, metaphysical and mythological foundation for later Vedanta, Yoga, Tantra and even Bhakti forms of Hinduism. ... , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...	Guruvayur Temple entrance - 25 km from Thrissur City. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (960x720, 83 KB)Gurovayoor temple eastern entrance! File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Guruvayoorappan The Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple (Malayalam: ഗുരുവായൂര്‍ ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ക്ഷേത്രം) is one of the most important and sacred pilgrim centres of Kerala. ... , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...	East Gate of Vadakumnathan Temple. Image File history File linksMetadata Vadumnathan-one. ... Vadakkkunnathan Temple is one of the largest temples in Kerala that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. ...	Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 429 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple, Thrissur in Kerala State of south India I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala. ...
Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 299 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, Thrissur in Kerala, south India I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple is one of the largest Krishana temples in Kerala. ...	Poonkunnam Shiva Temple. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2816 × 2112 pixel, file size: 1. ... Poonkunnam Shiva Temple located in Poonkunnam in Thrissur district of Kerala, south India and is considered to be over a 1000 years old. ...	Dawn at Kurumaly River. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ...	Poothan and Thira for the Machattu Mamangam festival.
Muthuvara Shiva Temple.