Formerly the city was known as Trichur and it is estimated that the city was founded by Lord Parasurama, who was the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. While traveling in and around the city, one can see many vestiges of its past and legacy like Perumpadappu Swaroopam, Zamorins of Calicut, Bristish authority and the Portuguese invasion. The city is also considered to be the center of cultural, artistic and academic institutions. The city is a home of various cultural centers incorporating Kerala Kalamandalam, Sahitya Academy and Sangeetha Nataka Academy. In fact, the various cultural and literary organizations that have contributed colossally to the development of literature and arts and language Malayalam are based in Thrissur.
To visit in Thrissur
Thrissur packs a lot of attractions including churches, palaces, temples, natural views, hills and much more, which draw a number of tourists every year. Some of the popular attractions are the Thampuran Shakthan Palace, the Archeological and Art Museum, the Vadakkunnathan Temple, the Temple Guruvayur and many more.
Outside of its tourist spots, the tourist should not miss the beautiful coastlines, waterfalls and the backwaters of Thrissur such as Chavakkad Beach, Snehatheeram Beach and Mare Chettuva, Athirappilly Falls, Vazhachal Falls and Chutes of Charpa.
Festivals in Thrissur
Thrissur celebrates Pooram Festival with great pomp and gaiety as it is one of the most striking and exciting festivals of Kerala, celebrated annually at the Vadakkumnathan Temple in April. This festival was introduced by the Maharaja of the ancient state of Cochin during the 18th century. Festival draws a large number of tourists from all over the world. This festival is the most colorful festival. Another famous festival celebrated here is Kodungallur Bharani. It is an eight-day festival and organized in the month of April-March (Meenam). Thrissur is the center of celebrations of Onam and the center of Pulikali during Onam.