Thrissur

Thrissur (Malayalam: ?????) is a city situated in the central part of Kerala state, India. It is an important cultural centre, and is known as the "cultural capital" of Kerala. It is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. The festival is held near the Vadakkumnathan temple, in April or May. It has a large number of well known temples around, including the temple town of Guruvayoor.

Related Topics:
Malayalam - Kerala - India - Thrissur Pooram - Vadakkumnathan - Temple - April - May - Guruvayoor

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The name Thrissur is derived from 'Tri-Shiva-Perur' (Malayalam: ????????????) , which means the place with three famous Siva temples which are said to be 1)the Vadakkunathan, 2) Kottapuram Siva temple and 3)Punkunnam Siva temple. (Alternately, the name can be parsed as 'Thiru-Siva-Perur', the place with the holy name of Siva). Thrissur was also known as Vrishabhadripuram and Ten Kailasam in ancient days.

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