Monday, June 1, 2009

THRISSUR

Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur:is a city situated in the central region of the state of Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of the Thrissur District. It is known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala'. The full name of the city was 'Thiru Shiva Perur' which means 'the city of Lord Shiva'. The city is a major financial and commercial hub. It is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival. There are a large number of notable temples in this city.

Poonkunnam Shiva Temple
Muthuvara Shiva Temple.
Sarpa Kavu at SakthanThamburan palace, Thrissur
Thiruvambadi SreeKrishna Temple
Town Hall at Thrissur where public meetings and cultural programmes are held
Paramekkavu Bhagavati Temple gate
Vadakkunnathan Temple Gate
An elephant carrying Thidambu during the Thrissur Pooram festival.
Thrissur ( Thrissivaperoor )




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