Vadakkumnathan
Temple:One of the oldest temples in the State, the Vadakkumnathan temple
is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative
murals and pieces of art. This is the venue of the world famous Pooram
festival celebrated annually in April-May. The fireworks at the Pooram
are a spectacular sight. Non Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple.
Archaeological Museum(Town Hall Road): Open from 1000 - 1700
hrs on all days except Mondays and national holidays.
Zoo (2 km from Thrissur town): Open from 0900 - 1700 hrs on
all days except Mondays.
Art Museum: Located in the Zoo compound, the art museum displays collections
of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewellery. (Open 1000 -
17 00 hrs on all days except Mondays) Town Hall: Houses the Picture
Gallery where mural paintings from all parts of Kerala are on display. Aquarium:
This is near Nehru Park (open 15:00 - 20:00 hrs).
Vilangankunnu (7 km from Thrissur): This is a beautiful
hill which is a good picnic spot. Arattupuzha: This village is known
for the annual Pooram festival at the temple in April/May. The uniqueness
of this festival is the ceremonial processions carrying the images of the
deities of 41 neighbouring temples to this village.
Peechi dam (20 km east of Thrissur): This picnic spot offers
boating facilities. There are frequent private buses from Thrissur to
Peechi dam.
Christian Divine Retreat Centres: They are located at Muringoor and
Potta near Chalakudi, on the Kochi - Thrissur route.
Guruvayoor (29 km west of Thrissur): Guruvayoor is one of the
most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala. Its main attraction is
the Sree Krishna temple. This historic temple is shrouded in mystery. According
to belief, the temple is the creation of Guru, the preceptor of the
Gods , and Vayu, the God of winds. The eastern nada is
the main entrance to the shrine. In the Chuttambalam (outer enclosure)
is the tall 33.5 m high gold plated Dwajasthambam (flag-post). There
is also a 7 m high Dipastambham (pillar of lamps), whose thirteen circular
receptacles provide a truly gorgeous spectacle when lit. The square Sreekovil
is the sacred sanctum sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity. Within
the temple there are also the images of Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa and Edathedattu
Kavil Bhagavathy. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.
Going there :
Air:The nearest international airport: Nedumbassery (87 km)
Rail: Railway enquiry: Ph: 554300 556820
Festivals :
Arratupuzha Festival (March)
Pooram Festival (April/May)
Kandassamkadavu Boat Races (August/September)
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