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Guruvayur Temple Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:10:02 +0000

About Guruvayur Temple:

Guruvayoor Temple of Thrissur is a very important and famous pilgrimage. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The town where this temple is located is known by the name of Thrissur Guruvayoor. The temple of Guruvayur in Trichur, Kerala is worth a visit and just a mere sight of the Lord’s idol in its grandeur is enough to make you feel pure and blessed. The temple follows a strict decorum and only Hindus are allowed inside. The temple is said to have been built by Guru (preceptor of Gods) and Vayu (God of winds). The idol is built out of a rare stone called Patala Anjana. The idol of Lord Vishnu is shown having four arms, carrying a conch, a discus (Sudharshana Chakra), a mace and a lotus and is decked with a Tulasi (basil leaves) and rose garlands and pearl necklaces. The walls of the main temple shrine are decorated with splendid paintings that depict stories from the life of Lord Krishna. There are many paintings that belong to the 17th century that adorn the sacred walls here. The roof and two doors inside the temple are covered with gold. In the eastern side in front of the temple entrance stands a tall Dhwajasthambam (flag post), which measures 33 meters and is entirely gold plated. Right adjacent to it, one can find a 7-meter high pillar of lamps known as the Dipastambham. This magnificent pillar of lamps has 13 circular receptacles on top of each other that look brilliant when lit in the evening. Other than the main idol of Lord Vishnu, one can also find idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Durga. The temple holds the maximum number of weddings and “Annaprasanam”, which means feeding rice to a child for the first time.

General Information about Guruvayur Temple:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Guruvayur Temple:

By Air:

The nearest airport to Thrissur is Nedumbassery International Airport at Kochi, at a distance of 55 km. Taxi services are available from Kochi to Thrissur costing about Rs 700. Kochi airport is well connected to all major airports in India and also connected to many foreign cities. Direct flights are available to Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

Frequent bus services are available from all cities in Kerala to Thrissur. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses connect Thrissur with other cities. Private bus services are available locally in the city for easy travel. Super deluxe buses connect Thrissur with other important cities like Kochi, Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Palaghat, Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore and Bangalore.

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Thiruvilwamala Near Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:17:31 +0000

About Thiruvilwamala:

Thiruvilwamala is a hilly hamlet in the northern outskirts of Thrissur town. Serene village on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River, Thiruvilvamala is temple village with Vilwadrinatha temple, one of the famous Sri Rama temples in Kerala. The presiding deity is that of Lord Rama, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Ekadasi days are very important in this temple and many hundreds of devotees throng to this temple during Ekadasi. Thiruviwamala is also famous for many other temples. The temples of Mariyamma in Aakkaparambu, Parakkottu Kavu, Eravathodi, Cheruthrikkovil, Soudeshwari Amman temple, Pattiparambu, Kuthampulli and Poothanakkara Shiva Temple are all add the religious fervor in this village. Ivor Madom in Thiruvilvamala is famous for the last rituals and ceremonies performed to ensure peace for the soul of the dead.

General Information about Thiruvilwamala:

Location: Near Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Thiruvilwamala:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Vadakkumnathan Temple Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:11:42 +0000

About Vadakkumnathan Temple:

The beautiful city of Thrissur (originally called as Trichur), is one of the oldest in Kerala State and is mainly famous for its ancient shiva temple dedicated to Vadakkunathan, which is situated on an elevated hillock right in the centre of the city. The temple attracts thousands of devotees adn visitors from all over teh land. Like many South Indian Temples, it has a solemn atmosphere, associated with age and centureis of devotion, which we do not find in many of the temples of North India . Once the capital of old Cochin State , Thrissur changed hands from the Zamorin of Cochin to Tippu Sultan of Mysore in the 18th century. In the ancient days the place was known as “Tiru Shiva Perur’ or the town with the name of Lord Shiva. Many years ago, the vast open region around the temple was a beautiful plantation forest of teak treees called ‘Tekkinkadu’. Today, the forest is totally cleared but the tranquil atmosphere of the temple prevails all round. With it is associated the famous Parasurama, the incarnation of Maha Vishnu, who is said to be the founder of this Shiva temple. The name of Parasurama is always with Kerala, as is the naem fo sage Agastya with the Pandyans in Tamilnadu. According to local tradition, it is believed that the great Kerala teacher Adi Shankaracharya was also connected with this temple. Aryamba, the mother of Shankara Worshipped Shiva at this temple to beget a son. It is said that she used to walk to Thrissur from Kalady. The first feeling one gets on entering through the gates of the temple is the incredible space and light. The elegant architectural style that is unique to Kerala becomes evident. As a major departure from all other South Indian temples with their towering ‘gopurams’, the temples of Kerala are not imposing in appearance.

General Information about Vadakkumnathan Temple:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Vadakkumnathan Temple:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Tomb of Sakthan Thampuran Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:06:00 +0000

About Tomb of Sakthan Thampuran :

Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran, an erstwhile ruler hailed from Kochi kingdom, is located in Thrissur and is a major tourist attraction, especially for the tourists having special interest on history. Shaktan Thampuran was the most powerful Kochi King who ruled the regions covering Thrissur. The tomb of Shakthan Thampuran is one of the three tombs located inside the Shakthan Tamouran Palace constructed by Ramavarma Thampuaran in 1795. This tomb is at the spot where the mortal remain of King was laid to rest. The architectures is a specimen of the Dutch and Kerala style of architecture.

General Information about Tomb of Sakthan Thampuran :

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Tomb of Sakthan Thampuran :

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:56:53 +0000

About Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple:

A renowned temple dating back to many centuries, Thiruvambady Krishna Temple, is one of the famous Vishnu temples in Kerala. The temple enshrines a beautiful Krishna Idol. The temple has been mentioned in many historical books and folk arts. The temple is very popular among the Krishna devotees. The temple is a popular attraction among devotees in Kerala. Thiruvambady Krishna Temple has a major role in Thrissur pooram. The famous Thrissur pooram festival procession starts from two temples and stand face to face in the Thrissur town. One pooram starts from Thiruvambady Krishna Temple, other is from Paramekkavu.

General Information about Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:41:14 +0000

About Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple:

Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala. Paramekkavu Bagavathitemple is located in Thrissur in Kerala South India and is considered to be over a 1000 years old. One of the renowned temples in middle Kerala. One of the two participating temples in Thrissur Pooram. The well known Thrissur pooram is a “festival rivalry” between Pramekkavu Temple and Thiruvambady Temple. The temples of Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi are friendly rivals in the pooram with both sides vying each other to present the best, whether it be illumination or Kudamattam, the competitive display of colourful parasols atop caparisoned elephants. This video presents the captivating illumination of Paramekkavu temple. The ceremonial procession with fifteen caparisoned elephants from Paramekkavu temple to the Vadakkumnathan temple premises, where the festival is held, is a captivating sight. Elephant pageantry and traditional percussion orchestras like Panchavadyam and Pandimelam are other attractions of this grand festival at Thrissur (Trichur), Kerala, India.

General Information about Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

State Museum Complex Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:32:18 +0000

About State Museum Complex:

State Museum Complex, enclosing the Kerala State Museum and Zoo, is placed aptly at the cultural capital of Kerala Thrissur. It is close to Town at Town Hall Road in Chembukavu. The State Museum, established in a sprawling 5.5 acres of lusting green land, started functioning in 1885, The State Museum complex houses an Art Section enclosing amazing collection of sculptures, handicrafts, traditional jewelries, religious idols, Kathakali figures and traditional lamps. Apart from this Art Museum, a Natural History Museum exhibiting various praise worthy collections of different animals, a botanical garden and a Zoological garden are placed in this premise. It is open to public all days except Mondays. Time 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

General Information about State Museum Complex:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach State Museum Complex:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Shakthan Thampuran Palace Thrissur

Jay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:10:49 +0000

About Shakthan Thampuran Palace:

The Thrissur Sakthan Thampuran Palace located in Kerala is an important landmark in the town and also has much historical significance. It is a major tourist attraction and all history lovers will definitely want to go through this magnificent piece of historical significance. The great ruler Raja Rama Varma built Trichur Shakthan Thampuran Palace. The Archaeological Department of the state now looks after the maintenance of the palace. The Raja was an able ruler who achieved great heights during his reign and is held in high esteem by the people of Kerala even today. The palace has been constructed in a unique combination of Dutch and traditional Kerala style of architecture. Very few structures in Kerala have such a unique combination that has been skillfully blended together to make such a magnificent palace. The palace has mainly two stories and a traditional Kerala “Naalukettu”. The palace is marked by high roofs, thick walls, large rooms and Italian marble flooring. The construction and interiors are done so tastefully and comfortably that it remains cozy irrespective of weather conditions. Anyone who visits the palace will come to know that the rulers of Mysore have also stayed in this grand palace. In fact, the great ruler Tipu Sultan is believed to have set up a flag mast in front of the palace, which can be seen even today. The palace also has a serpent grove, locally known as “Sarpakaavu”, which has been worshipped since ancient times. Serpent worship is almost a ritual in Kerala and has been practiced since many centuries. The palace also houses a museum that has collections like ancient bronze sculptures and statues and ancient manuscripts.

General Information about Shakthan Thampuran Palace:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Shakthan Thampuran Palace:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Archaeological Museum Thrissur

Jay — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:59:36 +0000

About Archaeological Museum:

The Thrissur Archaeological Museum is an architectural wonder and is located at the Town Hall road. The Trichur Archaeological Museum, Kerala is famous for its collection of murals and relics from almost entire Kerala. The museum also has big life-size statues of famous and eminent personalities of the past. The museum also has models of ancient temples, monuments, etc. An interesting collection amongst the many artifacts is the “olagrandhangal”, which are basically manuscripts written on dry palm leaves. These fragile manuscripts have been preserved till date with much care and worth a see. Most of the artifacts of this museum were recovered from the dense forests of Thrissur and Wayanad district of Kerala.

General Information about Archaeological Museum:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Archaeological Museum:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.

Shankara Samadhi Thrissur

Jay — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:52:04 +0000

About Shankara Samadhi:

The Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya, the renowned Advaita philosopher, is located at the close vicinity of Thrissur. It is a highly revered place for the Hindu religious pilgrims. There are many claims about the Samadhi place of Adi Shankaracharya. One such claim is that he got Mukthi (Samadhi) at Thrissur. Shankaracharya embraced Mahasamadhi at the age of 32 in 820 AD. His Samadhi place is attractive with natural settings at its optimum. The site of the Sankara Samadhi has a small temple housing a beautiful image of Adi Shankaracharya. The picturesque location offers serene atmosphere and a religious ambiance for those looking for relaxing moments.

General Information about Shankara Samadhi:

Location: Thrissur

State: Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)

Best Season: October to March

How to Reach Shankara Samadhi:

By Air:

By Rail:

Thrissur is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By Road:

By Local Transport:

By Bus – local bus service system is cheap.

By Auto rickshaw – Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don’t have your own means of transportation. Auto rickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them. However it is a rule that such auto rickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits. There is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.

By Taxi – Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. Please note that there are no local Taxis (Yellow cabs or the one’s having yellow roof and black body). The taxis known as ‘Tourist taxis’ are meant for long travel or one day trips.

By Car – There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

By Bike – Bikes are available for rental in Thrissur. This is available for a week or more than that.

By Walk – Many places of attractions are near by each other so you could walk between them.