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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area | 3,032 km² (1,171 sq mi) |
| Headquarters | Thrissur |
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2,975,440 • 981 /km² (2,541 /sq mi) |
| Collector | M. Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Thrissur Pooram is the annual temple festival of the town of Thrissur in Kerala, India. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Indian Standard Time ( IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a Time offset of UTC+530. UTC+530 is the Timezone for Indian Standard Time Sri Lanka Time The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus To help compare Orders of magnitude of different geographical regions we list here areas between 1000 km2 and 10000 km2 A district is an administrative division of a state in India India is divided into twenty-eight states and seven Union territories (UT For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume Beena |
| ISO abbreviation | IN-KL-8-XXXX |
| Website: thrissur.nic.in | |
Thrissur ( Trichur / Trissur) (Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര്) is a district situated in the central part of Kerala state, India. ISO 3166-2 is the second part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO ISO 3166-2IN is an ISO standard which defines Geocodes it is the subset of ISO 3166-2 which applies to India. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; India is a union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Thrissur district was formed in July 1, 1949. The headquarters of the district has the same name, Thrissur City. It is an important cultural center. The district is famous for its numerous ancient Temples, Churches, and Mosques and "Pooram" festivals including the world famous Thrissur Pooram and is known as the "Cultural Capital of Kerala". Thrissur Pooram is the annual temple festival of the town of Thrissur in Kerala, India. Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. Some famous temples include Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple, Thriprayar Sreerama Temple, Kodungaloor Bhagavathi Temple, Irinjalakkuda Koodalmanikkyam Bharatha Temple, Thiruviluamala Villuadrinatha Temple and Thrissur Vadakkumnatha Temple. The Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple (ഗുരുവായൂര് ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ക്ഷേത്രം is one of the most famous temples in India. Koodalmanikyam Temple or Kudal Manikkam Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple in Irinjalakuda, a small town in Trissur district, Vadakkkunnathan Temple, also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam, is one of the largest and ancient Shiva temples in Kerala.
Etymology
The name Thrissur is derived from 'Tri-Shiva-Perur' (Malayalam: തൃശ്ശിവേപരൂ൪) , which means the place with three famous Siva temples which are said to be the Vadakkunnathan, Kottapuram Siva Temple and Punkunnam Siva Temple. Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva A temple (from the Latin word Templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities such as prayer and sacrifice or analogous rites Poonkunnam Shiva Temple located in Poonkunnam, Thrissur district of Kerala, South India and is considered to be over a 1000 years old (Alternately, the name can be parsed as 'Thiru-Siva-Perur', the place with the holy name of Siva. Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva ) Thrissur was also known as Vrishabhadripuram and Ten Kailasam in ancient days.
History
From ancient times, Thrissur District has played a significant part in the political history of south India. Thrissur ( Malayalam: തൃശു൪ is a district situated in the central part of Kerala state India. The early political history of the District is interlinked with that of the Cheras of the Sangam age, who ruled over vast portions of Kerala with their capital at Vanchi. History In early Tamil literature the great Chera rulers are referred to as Cheral Kuttuvan Irumporai Kollipurai and Athan Vanchi was the ancient capital of the Chera kingdom The Chera were one of the ancient dynasties which ruled parts of present day Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The whole of the present Thrissur District was included in the early Chera Empire. History In early Tamil literature the great Chera rulers are referred to as Cheral Kuttuvan Irumporai Kollipurai and Athan The District can claim to have played a significant part in fostering the trade relations between Kerala and the outside world in the ancient and medieval period.
Kodungalloor which had the unique distinction of being the "Primum Emporium India", also belongs to the signal honour of having first given shelter to all the three communities which have contributed to the prosperity of Malabar'. Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Malabar (മലബാര് is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. These three communities are the Christians, the Jews and the Muslims. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion The history of Thrissur District from the 9th to the 12th centuries is the history of Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram and the history since 12th century is the history of the rise and growth of Perumpadappu Swarupam.
In 1790 Raja Rama Varma (1790-1805) popularly known as Saktan Tampuran ascended the throne of Cochin. Actual name of Sakthan Thampuran was Raja Rama Varma (1751-1805 With the accession of this ruler the English or modern period in the history of Cochin and of the District began. The English people (from the adjective in Englisc) are a Nation and Ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English Saktan Tampuran was mainly responsible for the destruction of the power of the feudal Nair chieftains and increase of royal power. Another potent force in the public life of Trichur and its suburbs was the Namboodithiri community and Menons of Royal ancestry. For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് The Nambudiri Brahmins ( Malayalam: ml നമ്പൂതിരി ml-Latn nambũdiri, also transliterated Namputiri, Namboothiri) are the Menon was a title of dignity bestowed upon the Nairs of Cochin by its king A large part of the Trichur Taluk was for long under the domination of the Yogiatiripppads, the ecclesiastical heads of the Vadakkunnathan and Perumanam Devaswoms.
The wave of nationalism and political consciousness which swept through the country since the early decades of this century has its repercussions in the District as well. Thrissur District can claim the honour of having been in the forefront of the country-wide movement for temple entry and abolition of untouchability. The famous Guruvayur Satyagraha is a memorable episode in the history of the national movement. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Guruvayur (also written Guruvayoor is a small town in Thrissur district in the Indian state
Demographics
As of 2001 India censusCensus of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius , Thrissur District had a population of 2,975,440 [1]. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thrissur has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59. 5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 85%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Hindus ,Christians and Muslims constitute the bulk of the population of this district. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion
The Nairs and the Ezhavas are numerically the most dominant Hindu communities of Thrissur. Nāyar (Malayalam നായര് naːjar most commonly spelt Nair) is the name of a Hindu upper caste from the southern Indian state of Kerala The Ezhavas are the largest Hindu community in Kerala and Tulu Nadu. Ambalavasis and Tamil brahmins also form a not so insignificant percentage of the Hindu population. Ambalavasi is the name of a Kerala community (not to be confused with caste composed of a number of Hindu Castes such as Pushpakas ( Brahmin ( Brāhmaṇa, sa ब्राह्मणः is the class of educators scholars and preachers in Brahminical Hinduism. . The Scheduled Castes, around 12 % of the population of the district, also form a significant section among the Hindus of the district.
The Catholics - both Syrian and Latin, Jacobites and Chaldeans are the main sections of the Christian Community in the district. Syrians today are an overall indigenous Levantine people closely related to their immediate neighbours like the Lebanese and (to a lesser extent Jordanians Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. The Syriac Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Oriental Orthodox church based in the Middle East with members spread throughout the world Catholics constitute 91% of the Christian population of the district spreading in 5 dioceses namely Thrissur(4,60,000), Irinjalakkuda(2,52,000) and Kottappuram(75,000). Jacobites and Chaldean Syrians constitute the rest. Kunnamkulam, a small town in the northern part of the district is the important center for the Jacobites. Jacobite church (40000 followers counting both factions together) has 2 diocese in the district, namely Kunnamkulam for Orthodox faction and Thrissur for jacobite faction. Chaldean Syrians spread around Thrissur city with 25000 followers. A church known as Thozhiyoor church has its own headquarters at Guruvayur with 7000 followers.
Muslims live predominantly in coastal belt, from north Punnayoorkkulam to South Azhikode, of the district. Sunnis are the major section in Muslim community.
Demographic and geographic data
Source: Official Statistics 2007 [2]
| District | Thrissur |
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| Area | 3,032 |
| Population | 29,74,232 |
| Males | 14,22,052 |
| Females | 15,52,180 |
| Sex ratio : Females/1000 | 1,092 |
| Density of Population | 981 |
| Per Capita Income (in Rs) | 21,362 |
| Literacy rate | 92. 27%; Male 95. 11%; Female 89. 71% |
| Coastal line in km. | 54 |
| Water bodied area in ha. | 5,573 |
| Forest area in ha. | 103619 |
Geography and climate
Thrissur is situated in south western India and is in the central part of Kerala state_name, India. Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Thrissur is at sea level and spans an area of about 3032 km². Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of It is bounded on the north by Palakkad district, on the east by Palakkad district and Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, on the south by Ernakulam and Idukki districts, and on the west by the Arabian Sea(54 km).
Descending from the heights of the Western Ghats in the east, the land slopes towards the west forming three distinct natural divisions - the highlands, the plains and the sea board
The Periyar, the Chalakudy, the Karuvannur, the Kurumali River (main tributary of the Karuvannur river) and the Ponnani (Bharatha Puzha) are the main river systems in the district. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chalakudy is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Karuvannoor is a place in Trichur, Kerala, India bordered by Moorkanade and Katoor. The Kurumali River is the main Tributary of the Karuvannur river. The Bharathappuzha, also known as Nila, is a river in India in the state of Kerala. They take their origin from the mountains on the east, and flow westward and discharge into the Arabian Sea. The Arabian Sea ( Arabic: بحر العرب transliterated: Baḥr al-'Arab Sanskrit: सिन्धु सागर transliterated: There are a number of tributaries also joining these main rivers. There are waterfalls such as Athirappilly Falls. Athirappilly Falls is situated in Athirappilly Panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala, on the southwest coast of India.
The district has a tropical humid climate with an oppressive hot season and plentiful and seasonal rainfall. The hot season from March to May is followed by the South West Monsoon season from June to September. The period from December to February is the North East Monsoon season, although the rain stop by the end of December and the rest of the period is generally dry. A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind which lasts for several months
Culture
Thrissur, with its rich history, cultural heritage and archeological wealth, is the cultural capital of Kerala. The town is famous for its pooram festival. Thrissur and Pooram, (the festival of festivals with an unmatched pageantry of a hundred drums, dozens of caparisoned elephants and brilliant fireworks) are so inseparably integrated that the extravaganza of Pooram, excites you in the same breath when you hear the name of Thrissur.
This district is also a veritable treasure trove of history. The sylvan beauty of Northern Kerala begins here, with tiny, tranquil hamlets by the sides of tediously flowing rivers. An ancient cultural center, Thrissur houses the Kerala Kalamandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy, the Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy.
The town is built around a hillock, crowned by the famous Vadakkumnathan (Siva) Temple. Vadakkkunnathan Temple, also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam, is one of the largest and ancient Shiva temples in Kerala. The temple is a classical example of Kerala style of architecture and houses several sacred shrines.
Malik Bin Deenar and 20 others who were the followers Muhammad, the founder of Islam, first landed in Kodungallur in Thrissur district when they came to India. Malik bin Deenar or Malik Ibn Dinar was a Tabi‘in. He is famous for being the first to bring Islam to India. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ##### For all questions relating to the addition of (pbuh peace be upon him or other honorifics For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Islam received royal patronage in some states here, and later spread to other parts of India. He built a mosque Cheraman Juma Masjid there in the shape of a Hindu temple. Cheraman Juma Masjid is a Mosque in Kodungallur in the Indian state of Kerala. It could also have been the first mosque in the world as the exact date of making is not known. Though, generally it is considered to be the second mosque of the world after the mosque in Medina,Saudi Arabia
Thrissur also has added to its name The Church of Our Lady of Dolors, popularly known as the New Church. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours ( Puthan Pally) is the biggest and tallest church in Asia, situated in the heart of the city of Thrissur It is the biggest church in South Asia. The first church of India is also situated in Thrissur, the St. Thomas church at Palayoor. The Metropolitan of the Chaldean Syrian Church (the name used for the Church of the East in India) is also headquartered in Thrissur, and many religious publications are printed by Mar Narsai Press. Chaldean Syrian Church is the name used for the Assyrian Church of the East in India. The Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East (ܥܕܬܐ ܩܕܝܫܬܐ ܘܫܠܝܚܝܬܐ ܩܬܘܠܝܩܝ ܕܡܕܢܚܐ ܕܐܬܘܪ̈ܝܐ ‘Ittā Qaddishtā wa-Shlikhāitā Qattoliqi India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The largest Christian piligrim center in the district, St. Joseph's Shrine is situated at Pavaratty.
Saint Thomas (Apostle) is believed to have landed in Kodungalloor (Muziris) in 52 AD. A saint (from the Latin sanctus) is a human being to whom has been attributed (and who has generally demonstrated a high level of Holiness and Sanctity Thomas the Apostle, also called Judas Thomas, Doubting Thomas, or Didymus, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. The Saint Thomas Church established by him houses ancient relics. A saint (from the Latin sanctus) is a human being to whom has been attributed (and who has generally demonstrated a high level of Holiness and Sanctity
Guruvayur, famous for the Sree Krishna Temple, is situated 25 km to the North of the city. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Guruvayur (also written Guruvayoor is a small town in Thrissur district in the Indian state It is a sacred place not only for Keralites but for Hindus all over the world as well. The adjacent towns of Chavakkad and Kunnamkulam are important centers of Muslims and Christians respectively. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chavakkad is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kunnamkulam is a Municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state
The Temple at Thriprayar is another important place of worship. Thriprayar is located south-west of Thrissur City in the middle of Guruvayur - Kodungallur Highway (NH 17 bears a magnificent temple to Sri Rama This ancient temple is one of the few Temples dedicated to Lord Srirama in Kerala. Incidently, two other temples dedicated to Lord Rama, viz. , the Thiruvilwamala Temple and the Kadavallur Temple fall in Thrissur district.
Kodungallur, the capital of the erstwhile Chera Empire, is a region of great archeological and historical significance. Thriprayar is located south-west of Thrissur City in the middle of Guruvayur - Kodungallur Highway (NH 17 bears a magnificent temple to Sri Rama History In early Tamil literature the great Chera rulers are referred to as Cheral Kuttuvan Irumporai Kollipurai and Athan The famous Bhagavathi Temple here attracts thousands of devotees from all over Kerala. The Cheraman Juma Masjid, believed to be the oldest Mosque in India is situated here.
Irinjalakkuda, where the only Bharatha Temple in India is located, is another place of importance. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Irinjalakuda is a town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala The Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam which is located near the Koodalmanickyam Temple is an important center of Kathakali Learning.
Since ancient times Thrissur has been the most important center of Vedic Learning in Kerala. Yagas are still conducted in her soil with the same fervour as they used to be. The only centre of traditional Vedic Learning left in Kerala is situated in the heart of Thrissur Town.
Famous festivals
- Thrissur Pooram
- Uthralikkavu Pooram (Vela)
- Machad Mamangam (Machattu Kuthira Vela)
- Anthi Mahakalan Kavu Vela
- Parakkottukavu Talappoli
- Cheeramkulam Pooram
- Parkadi Pooram
- Kuttiyankavu Vela
- Kattakambal Pooram
- Elavally Pooram
- Kalleyi (Chowannur) Pooram
- Pandaloor (Chowannur) Pooram
- Arattupuzha Pooram
- Kodungallur Bharani
- Koodalmanikyam Utsavam
- Guruvayur Ekadasi
- Pavaratty Perunnal
Government and politics
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The main legislative constituency in the district is Thrissur City. Thrissur Pooram is the annual temple festival of the town of Thrissur in Kerala, India. Arattupuzha is a culturally significant village located in Thrissur district of of Kerala in southern India, and is home to the annual Arattupuzha Ekadasi, the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight is very auspicious to the Hindus. For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Irinjalakuda is a town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chavakkad is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chavakkad is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Thalapilly is one of the Taluks in Thrissur district of Kerala state South India. Wadakkancherry, is a small town in Thrissur district Kerala It is the Head Quarters of Talappally Taluk WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kunnamkulam is a Municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chalakudy is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chavakkad is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Guruvayur (also written Guruvayoor is a small town in Thrissur district in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Irinjalakuda is a town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Apart from the city constituency, there are 13 other constituencies from the district of Thrissur: Ollur, Guruvayoor, Chalakkudy, Cherpu, Nattika, Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda, Kodakara, Mala, Manaloor, Kunnamkulam, Wadakkancheri, and Chelakkara. A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures goals or loyalty Ollur is a major suburban area in the Thrissur City of Kerala state South India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Guruvayur (also written Guruvayoor is a small town in Thrissur district in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chalakudy is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Cherpu is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state in south India. Nattika is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state South India. Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Irinjalakuda is a town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Kodakara is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state in South India. Manaloor is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state South India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kunnamkulam is a Municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state Wadakkancherry, is a small town in Thrissur district Kerala It is the Head Quarters of Talappally Taluk Chelakkara is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state South India.
There are two parliament constituencies : Thrissur and Mukundapuram. Sri. C. K. Chandrappan is the Thrissur M. P and Sri. Lonappan Nambadan is the Mukundapuram M. P.
For administrative purposes, the district of Thrissur is divided into five talukas. A tehsil ( Urdu: تحصیل) (or tahsil, tahasil, taluka, taluk, taluq, mandal) is an Administrative division These five taluk centres are administrative hubs for 151 villages in Thrissur.
Media
The first newspaper which published from Thrissur was Lokamanyan in 1920. Then came Deenabandhu in 1941. Major Malayalam newspapers published in Thrissur include Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Deshabhimani and Deepika, Kerala Koumudi and Madhymam. A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. Malayala Manorama (മലയാള മനോരമ is a popular Malayalam daily newspaper in Kerala, India. Mathrubhumi is a prominent Malayalam language newspapers in Kerala state of India. Desabhimani is a Malayalam Newspaper and the organ of the Kerala State Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist. Deepika or Dipika may refer to Deepika (newspaper, a Malayalam newspaper A number of evening papers are also published from the city. Newspapers in other regional languages like Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu are also sold in large numbers. Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state
Industries
Thrissur is famous for the power loom industry and the Textile Mills like the Alagappa Textiles in AlagappaNagar, Kerala Lakshmi Mills at Pullazhi, Thrissur Cotton Mills at Nattika, Rajgopal Textiles at Athani, Sitaram Spinning and Weaving Mills Thrissur, Vanaja Textiles at Kuriachira and Kunnath Textiles at Thrissur. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. AlagappaNagar is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state South India. Pullazhi is a suburban area of Thrissur City of Kerala state South India. Nattika is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state South India. Kuriachira is a very important residential area of Thrissur City of Kerala state which is known as the cultural capital of Kerala state located at the Thrissur are engaged in the manufacture of hosiery products. The coir and the tile industry offer employment for many people in the district. Coir (from Malayalam kayar, cord is a coarse fibre extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a Coconut. A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as Ceramic, stone, metal or even Glass. The first saw mill in the state was erected at Trichur (1905). A sawmill is a facility where logs are cut into boards Sawmill process A sawmill's basic operation is much like those of 100 years ago a log enters Most of the timber is brought down from the forests to Thrissur and Chalakkudy, which are the most important timber marts in the District. Lumber or timber is Wood in any of its stages from felling through readiness for use as structural Material for Construction, or WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chalakudy is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Canning industry has sprung up in Thrissur and Darlco Cannings and Kayee Plantations Cannings; both situated at Thrissur are important units. Canning is a method of preserving food in which the food is processed and sealed in an airtight container The Thrissur Fruits and Vegetables Marketing Society are establishing a canning industrial unit at Nadathara and it is going on very successfully. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Nadathara is a Census town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Besides all these the match stick industry, pharmaceuticals, printing etc give Thrissur its fame as a bustling industrial centre. A drug, broadly speaking is any chemical substance that when absorbed into the body Printing is a process for reproducing text and image typically with ink on Paper using a printing press The first Worker's Indian Coffee House of the state was opened in Thrissur (1957). The Indian Coffee House is a Restaurant chain in India, run by a series of Worker co-operative societies
Places of Interest in Thrissur Rural
- Athirapilly Water Falls (63 km from Thrissur City) This 80 feet high waterfall at the threshold of the Sholayar ranges is a popular picnic spot. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Athirappilly is a first grade Grama Panchayath with 489 Two amusement parks - DreamWorld and SilverStorm - are located nearby.
- Vazhachal Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river. Vazhachal Falls is a rushing waterbody joining Chalakkudy River in the Thrissur district of Kerala state South India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Athirappilly is a first grade Grama Panchayath with 489 WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chalakudy is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala
- Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary (23 km from city) It is the largest elephant park in the world, with over 60 elephants. Punnathur Kotta is located in Kottapadi near Guruvayoor in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India.
- Peechi Dam (20 km from city) It is a good picnic spot
- Chavakad Beach (25 km) A sea shore for rare scenic beauty. Peechi is a village situated 22 km away from Trichur town in Kerala, India, and is famous for its dam and wild life sanctuary WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chavakkad is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Acknowledged as one of the best beaches along the west coast.
- Vazhani Dam (24 km from city) It is a good picnic spot
- Chimmony dam (35 km from city) It is a beautiful picnic spot with facilities for boating
- Kerala Kalamandalam (30 km) It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom. Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary is in Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District, situated in the central part Kerala Kalamandalam ( Malayalam: കേരള കലാമണ്ഡലം is a major centre for learning Indian Performing arts, especially those that developed Cheruthuruthi aka Vallathol Nagar is a small village near Wadakkanchery on the banks of the Nila ( Bharathapuzha) river Vallathol Narayana Menon popularly known as Vallathol, was one of the famous triumvirate poets of Kerala Kathakali (കഥകളി kat̪ʰəkaɭi is a form of highly stylised classical Indian Dance - Drama that is noted for its attractive make-up of characters Mohiniyattam ( Malayalam: മോഹിനിയാട്ടം is a traditional South Indian Dance form from Kerala, India.
- Cheraman Juma Masjid - built around 612 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar. Cheraman Juma Masjid is a Mosque in Kodungallur in the Indian state of Kerala. First mosque constructed in India. A block of white marble in the mosque is believed to have been brought from Mecca.
Important towns in Thrissur Rural District
External links
- Satellite image of Thrissur
- Government Portal
- For travel guide, information on pilgrimage centres etc.
- For more informations
- Website of Thrissur Police
- Glance at Tourist Places in Thrissur
Notes
- ^ The Official Website of Thrissur District
- ^ Official website of Thrissur district http://www.tsr.kerala.gov.in/barefacts.htm
Photo gallery of Thrissur District
 An elephant saluting Vadakkunathan during Thrissur pooram. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Irinjalakuda is a town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chalakudy is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chavakkad is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Thriprayar is located south-west of Thrissur City in the middle of Guruvayur - Kodungallur Highway (NH 17 bears a magnificent temple to Sri Rama WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kunnamkulam is a Municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Guruvayur (also written Guruvayoor is a small town in Thrissur district in the Indian state Wadakkancherry, is a small town in Thrissur district Kerala It is the Head Quarters of Talappally Taluk A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് Vadakkkunnathan Temple, also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam, is one of the largest and ancient Shiva temples in Kerala. Thrissur Pooram is the annual temple festival of the town of Thrissur in Kerala, India. |
 Elephant Sanctuary at Punnathur kotta, Guruvayoor - 27 km from Thrissur City. Punnathur Kotta is located in Kottapadi near Guruvayoor in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Guruvayur (also written Guruvayoor is a small town in Thrissur district in the Indian state For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് |
 Chimmony dam - 30 km from Thrissur City. Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary is in Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District, situated in the central part For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് |
 A Mosque. A "mosque" in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller privately owned mosque and the larger |
 Guruvayur Temple entrance - 25 km from Thrissur City. The Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple (ഗുരുവായൂര് ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ക്ഷേത്രം is one of the most famous temples in India. For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് |
 East Gate of Vadakumnathan Temple. Vadakkkunnathan Temple, also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam, is one of the largest and ancient Shiva temples in Kerala. |
 Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple. Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala. |
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 Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple. Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple is one of the largest Krishana temples in Kerala. |
 Poonkunnam Shiva Temple. Poonkunnam Shiva Temple located in Poonkunnam, Thrissur district of Kerala, South India and is considered to be over a 1000 years old |
 Dawn at Kurumaly River. |
 Poothan and Thira for the Machattu Mamangam festival. Poothan and Thira is a ritualistic art form found in South Malabar region of Kerala in India usually during the festival (Thalappoli / Pooram season of Walluvanad |
 Muthuvara Shiva Temple. |
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