Thrissur

The name Thrissur is derived from ‘Thiru Shiva Perur’ which means the town with the name of Lord Shiva. It is known as the cultural capital of Kerala and the land of Sakthan Thampuran, the foresighted ruler who contributed much to the development of the place. Thrissur has a rich past as well as a vibrant present, It is here that Kerala’s most extravagant and passionate festival, the Thrissur Pooram takes place. The Vadakkumnathan Temple here is said to have been consecrated by Parasurama, the creator of Kerala.For centuries, it has been an important religious and cultural centre. Thrissur was occupied by the Rajahs of Kochi from the 16th to the 18th century, and then it fell into the hands of the Zamorin of Kozhikode and then into Hyder Ali in the late 18th century. Sakthan Thampuran is the very architect of Thrissur. For those who want to explore the cultural heritage of the State, a visit to Thrissur is inevitable.