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Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur

Oct 30th

Vadakkumnathan temple is the one of the archaic Siva temple in Kerala. And it is the largest temples in the state. This temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and works of art. The temple contains the sacred shrines of Parama Shiva, Parvathy, Sankaranarayana, Ganapathy, Sri Rama and Sri Krishna. The central shrines and Koothambalam exhibit exquisite vignettes carved in wood. Legend goes that this temple was founded by Parasurama. This is the venue of the world famous Pooram festival celebrated annually in April-May. The fireworks at the Pooram is a spectacular sight. Non-Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple.

: Vadakkunnathan Temple

: Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur

: Thrissur Pooram

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Kerala Kalamandalam, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur

Oct 21st

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Cheruthuruthy is a small village located near by the bank of Bharathapuzha (Nila River). World famous Kerala Kalamandalam situated in this village, Kerala Kalamandalam renowned the world over for its Kathakali training centre, founded by the poet Vallathole Narayana Menon. 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 Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and Ottamthullal. Cultural programmes are also arranged. The Kerala Kalamandalam is functioning at Vallathole Nagar. The Samadhi (tomb) of the poet Vallathole, the founder of this famous institution is at the premises of old Kalamandalam.

The Indian Institute of Panchakarma under the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Sidha is situated at Vallathole Nagar.

Location : 30 Kms From Thrissur.

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Athirapally & Vazhachal Waterfalls, Thrissur, Kerala

Oct 13th

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Athirappally

This place is famous for a beautiful 80 feet high waterfalls at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges. Athirappally water falls is located 75 kms from cochin and situated in Thrissur district. This is the largest and beautiful waterfaills in Kerala. This waterfalls joins the Chalakudy river. This is about 32 km. East of Chalakudy which attracts a large number of tourists.

Vazhachal

Vazhachal waterfall lies east of Chalakudy, near the entrance to the Sholayar forest ranges. This picturesque waterfall is close to dense green forests and is a part of the Chalakudy river. Athirappally and Vazhachal are the most famous waterfalls of Kerala which attract tourists in plenty. These two waterfalls are 5 km. apart.