Thrissur Attractions Trichur
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Regarded as Kerala's cultural capital, Thrissur has many famous temples, churches, art colleges and schools for performing arts. The most prominent feature in Thrissur is the Vadakkumnathan Temple, which has Shiva as its presiding deity. The temple is admired for its architecture and detailed woodcarvings.
Festival season runs from November to mid-May and Thrissur is the ideal base for discovering Kerala's spiritual celebrations. Thrissur is also a good base for pilgrims traveling to Guruvayur, one of India's most important pilgrim centers. Near Guruvayur is 'Punnathur Kotta', the place where the temple elephants are cared for.
There are numerous churches of interest in Thrissur including Our Lady of Lourdes, Puttanpalli Church, Angamali (the Syrian Christian center) and the Chaldean (Nestorian) Church.
Festival season runs from November to mid-May and Thrissur is the ideal base for discovering Kerala's spiritual celebrations. Thrissur is also a good base for pilgrims traveling to Guruvayur, one of India's most important pilgrim centers. Near Guruvayur is 'Punnathur Kotta', the place where the temple elephants are cared for.
There are numerous churches of interest in Thrissur including Our Lady of Lourdes, Puttanpalli Church, Angamali (the Syrian Christian center) and the Chaldean (Nestorian) Church.
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