Thrissur pronunciation (
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Malayalam:
തൃശ്ശൂര്) is a city situated in the central region of the state of
Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of the
Thrissur District. It is known as the 'Cultural Capital of
Kerala'. Thrissur city is built around a hillock atop which is the
Vadakkumnathan temple which has Shiva as the presiding deity. It is the cultural and spiritual centre of
Kerala, offering an array of festivals, historical and natural sights as well as religious experiences. 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 which include the Thiruvambady temple,
Vadakkumnatha temple and Paramekkavu temple, and two churches of note, the Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral and the
Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthan Pally or New Church) is the biggest in
South Asia. Also the venue of Pulikali during
Onam celebrations in August or September. Thrissur is an important business centre in
South India and also the best shopping center in
Kerala for Silks and Gold ornaments.
