Best Thrissur Tourist Places

The city is often dubbed as the cultural capital of Kerala. Tourist attractions inThrissur lie in its old temples, cultural centers for paintings, dances and literatureand splendid festivals. If you wished to experience the authentic culture of thissouth Indian state, Thrissur is the best option. Thrissur tourist places are mostlyvisited by the people who love ancient heritage and culture and also people wholove sightseeing.

Important Thrissur tourist places are :

Vadakkumnathan Temple: This is one of the oldest temples of the state. LordShiva, the presiding deity, is represented by the "ling". Traditional Kerala stylearchitecture, exquisite murals and carvings on the wall depicting stories from epics,are one of the major tourist attractions in Thrissur. Non-Hindus are not allowed toenter this temple.

Guruvayoor: 29kms away from Thrissur, this is also one of the most sacredpilgrimage centers in the state. The presiding deity is Lord Krishna. Legend has itthat Guru, the preceptor of Gods and Vayu, the God of wind, created the temple.

Kerala Kalamandalam: Founded in 1930, this is a center for reviving, preservingand developing the traditional art forms of Kerala especially Kathakali. It is also oneof the major tourist attractions in Thrissur.

Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran : An erstwhile ruler hailed from Kochi kingdom, islocated in Thrissur and is a major tourist attraction, especially for the tourists havingspecial interest in history. Shaktan Thampuran was the most powerful Kochi Kingwho ruled the regions covering Thrissur. The tomb of Shakthan Thampuran is one ofthe three tombs placed inside the Shakthan Tamouran Palace constructed byRamavarma Thampuaran in 1795. Built in Dutch and Kerala style of architecture,the tomb is at the spot where the mortal remain of the King was laid to rest.

Thrissur Festival: The most spectacular festival in the region is one of the majortourist attractions for many. Sometime in April / May, caparisoned elephants fromneighboring temples partake in an elaborate procession to the complex ofVadakkumnathan Temple. Dazzling fireworks goes on throughout the night.