Thrissur Facts for Kids

Thrissur is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala in southwest India. It is the second largest city in Kerala and 20th largest city in India. At the center of the city is a temple, the Vadakkumnathan temple which has Lord Siva as its presiding deity. It is known as the cultural capital of Kerala because of the city's association with history, culture and archaeological remains. Thrissur was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. It is located 300 kilometers (186 mi) towards north-west of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is famous for Thrissur Pooram which is a temple festival. Thrissur is also known as the “cultural capital of Kerala” as its well known for its cultural, spiritual and religious learnings throughout history.

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mage of main entrance of Vadakkunnathan Temple seen from Swaraj Round from Illustrated Guide to the South Indian Railway
A marriage procession going through the High Road, Thrissur City.
The first known map of Thrissur City with Vadakkunnathan Temple prepared by John Gould in 1816
The Thrissur Kole Wetlands is one of largest, highly productive and threatened wetlands in Kerala. It acts as natural drainage for City of Thrissur.
Ponds and canals save City of Thrissur from flooding in the monsoon. A view of Vadakkechira, Thrissur.
The Town Hall in Thrissur
South Indian Bank headquarters in Thrissur City
Municipal Corporation Building, Thrissur seen from M.O. Road
Asia's tallest church, the Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica is situated in the middle of Thrissur city
Kerala Sahitya Academy building in Thrissur
One of the four Vadakumnathan Temple Gates, inside the Swaraj Maidan.
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, a Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur run medical college.
V.K.N. Menon Indoor Stadium in Thrissur city
Entrance gate of Thrissur Zoo
Archaeological Museum, Thrissur
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Thrissur Town Hall
Mural Art Museum
Shakthan Thampuran Palace

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