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| PLACES/INSTITUTIONS AVAILABLE WITHIN 100 KMs FOR STUDY TOURS WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTION | | District | Thrissur | | Area | 3,032 | | Population | 29,74,232 | | Males | 14,22,052 | | Females | 15,52,180 | | Sex ration: 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 |
| | THRISSUR | Thrissur, the Headquarters of Thrissur district, is called the Cultural capital of Kerala. The name derived from ‘Thiru Shiva Perur’ which means the town with the name of Lord Shiva. For centuries, it has been an important religious and cultural centre. Thrissur was occupied by the Rajahs of Kochi from the 16th to the 18th century, and then it fell into the hands of the Zamorin of Kozhikode and then into Hyder Ali in the late 18th century. Sakthan Thampuran is the very architect of Thrissur Important websites of institutions in Thrissur1. www.thrissur.nic.in2. www.keralatourism.org3. www.keralasahityaakademi.org (Kerala Sahitya Akademi)4. www.kfri.org (Kerala Forest Reserch Institute)5. www.thrissurtourism.com |  | | | | | | SAKTHAN THAMPURAN PALACE | Named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Sri.Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran(Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty) is preserved by Archaeological Department. |  | | | | | | OUSHADHI | http://www.oushadhi.orgThe Pharmaceutical Corporation (I.M) Kerala limited, Thrissur popularly known as OUSHADHI is a 100% Government of Kerala owned Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing company.Directly controlled by Health and Family Welfare Department of Kerala State Government.Governed by a Board of Directors, appointed by the Government of Kerala.Originated as Sree Kerala Varma Govt. Ayurvedic Pharmacy in 1941 at the instance of His Highness the Maharaja of Cochin, for the supply of medicines to Govt.Ayurvedic Hospitals in Thrissur and erstwhile princely family of Cochin State. |  | | | | | | VADAKKKUNNATHAN TEMPLE: | This famous temple in Thrissur is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is one of the largest temples in Kerala. Adi Sandaracharya is supposed to have spent his last days in this temple. This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture. The shrines and the Koothambalam display exquisite vignettes carved in wood. Legend says that this temple was built by Parasurama. This temple is famous for its April/May Pooram Festival, which includes colourful and magnificent processions, brightly decorated elephants, fireworks etc. |  | | ST.THOMAS CHURCH AT PALAYUR | This is the oldest church in India built by St Thomas, the Apostle in A.D.52. St. Thomas, the Apostle arrived in A.D.52 at Crangannur (now Kodungallur) with a band of Jewish merchants for the propagation of Christ’s message. Through the sea route, he reached Palayur in 52 A.D. and built the Church here. This famous Palayur pilgrim centre is at Chavakkad, near Thrissur. |  | | | | | | SREE KRISHNA TEMPLE AT GURUVAYUR | One of the most famous religious centres in South India. 33 km. north -west of Thrissur. It is one of the most important pilgrim centres in India. It is also known as the Dwaraka of the south. The temple, which dates backe to the 16th century, is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is here known as Guruvayurappan. Legend has it that the temple was created by Guru, the preceptor of the Devas and Vayu, the Lord of the winds. The idol is said to have been worshipped by Lord Bramah himself at Dwaraka. It is at this temple Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri composed his well- known Sanskrit devotional song ‘Narayaneeyam’. Thousands of devotees flock here every day with offerings of different kinds to appease ‘Guruvayurappan’ for his blessings. Punnathur Kota, an old Zamorin Palace nearby where the temple's elephants kept, is an interesting place to visit. |  | | | | | ATHIRAPPALY AND VAZHACHAL WATER FALLS | These waterfalls 5 km apart near Chalakkudy are near the entrance to Sholayar Forest ranges.It is a popular picnic spot. |  | | PEECHY DAM & THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | The 125 sq. km. PeechiVazhani Wildlife Sanctuary and The Peechy Dam are 23 km from Thrissur. Boating facilities are available at the reservoir. It is a beautiful spot for picnics. |  | | VILANGANKUNNU | This hillock has been converted by the tourism department as an amusement park. While grown ups relish the scenic splendor from the hill top. Children can relax and play to their hearts |  | | KERALA KALA MANDALAM AT CHERUTHURUTHY | It is 29km away from Thrissur and near to the Shornur Railway Junction. Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy was founded in 1930 by Mahakavi Vallathol. It's main objective is to revive, preserve and develop the ancient and traditional art form of Kerala, particularly Kathakali.Now the Kerala Kalamandalam is functioning at Vallathol Nagar, with its new building complex at Natyagraha. The old Kerala Kalamandalam is still at Cheruthuruthy on the shore of Nila River (Bharathapuzha). The Samadhi (Tomb) of Poet Vallathol, the founder of this famous institution,is in the premises of the old Kalamandalam.It is in this academy that the best of Kerala's Kathakali performers get their rigorous training. The institution also offers training in music, drama, and other dance forms including Mohiniyattom, Koodiyattom and Ottan Thullal. www.kalamandalam.org |  | | | | | HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS | 9. Sree Kerala Varma College, near West Fort |
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