95-532: Thrissur-Ponnani Kole Wetlands (Malayalam: തൃശൂർ-പൊന്നാനി കോൾ പാടങ്ങൾ) is a wetland lying in Thrissur and Malappuram districts in Kerala , India . It gives 40 per cent of the Kerala ’s rice requirement and acts as a natural drainage system for Ponnani city, Thrissur city, Thrissur District , and Malappuram district . The Kole Wetlands is one of largest, highly productive and threatened wetlands in Kerala and lie on
190-403: A SAI maintained Thrissur Aquatic Complex with international facilities. Thrissur has contributed many national and international bodybuilding stars to India . Chess prodigy Nihal Sarin is from Thrissur. The first Malayalam newspaper which published from Thrissur was Lokamanyan in 1920. Then came Deenabandhu edited by V. R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan . Ezhuthachan started publishing as
285-461: A canning industrial unit at Nadathara and it is going on very successfully. Besides all these the match stick industry , pharmaceuticals , printing etc. give Thrissur its fame as a bustling industrial centre. The first Worker's Indian Coffee House of the state was opened in Thrissur (1957). The 400 kV Electric Power Station at Madakkathara near Thanikkudam is the major electrical hub connecting
380-528: A centre for healthcare in Central Kerala, with people from Thrissur District , Palakkad District , Malappuram District and the northern part of Ernakulam District coming to Thrissur for medical care. There are three medical colleges in the city: Government Medical College, Thrissur , Amala Institute of Medical Sciences , and Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute . The Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Medical College also situated in city. Football
475-455: A minimum average of 20 °C or 68 °F. Thrissur is home to many Malayaliee entrepreneurs and is a major financial and commercial hub of Kerala. Historians say that King Sakthan Thampuran invited Syrian Christian families and Brahmins to settle in Thrissur city from their business centers in adjoining areas. Soon, Thrissur became a flourishing centre of internal trade in Kerala. Thrissur
570-425: A population of 315,957. Males constitute 48.2% and females constitute 51.8% of the total population numbering 152,296 and 163,661 respectively. The density of population is 3,130/km . The sex ratio is 1,092/1,000 male. The total number of the households in the city is 66,827. The average family size in the city is 4.27 members. The city has a slum population equivalent to 0.30% of the total city population and 0.37% of
665-664: A section among the Hindus of the district. Guruvayur Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the Lord Guruvayurappan , located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala , India . It is one of the most important pilgrim centres for Hindus in South India . The Catholics ( Syro Malabar Church and Latin ), Orthodox and Chaldeans are the main sections of the Christian Community in the district. Catholics constitute 90% of
760-577: A traffic police station. The Thrissur City Police Commissionerate operates out of the erst-while District Armed Police headquarters at Ramavarmapuram . The Thrissur Rural Police has its headquarters at the District Collectorate complex at Ayyanthole. The city is also the headquarters of the Inspector General of Police , Thrissur Range, which looks after the law and order of Thrissur District, Palakkad District and Malappuram District . All
855-512: A type of Indian savings and credit system, are located in Thrissur. In 2010, an estimated 3,000 chit fund companies were located in Thrissur, employing approximately 35,000 people. The city is a hub for the Ayurvedic drug-manufacturing industry. Out of the 850 ayurvedic drug-manufacturing companies in Kerala, about 150, including some of the largest in the state like Oushadhi , Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala , KP Namboodiris , are located in and around
950-532: A weekly in 1941 from Thrissur. It was one of the first periodicals that supported the national movement. As soon as the Quit India movement was started, its editor and staff were sent to jail and publications were banned. Later Lokamanyan (1920); Kerala Chintamani (1905); Kerala Kesari (1924); Mahatma (1930); Gomathy (1930) and Navajeevan of Joseph Mundassery was also published from Thrissur. The Express started in 1944 from Thrissur with K Krishanan as
1045-425: Is Malayalam . Thrissur district was formed on 1 July 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams . The district is known for its ancient temples , churches , and mosques . Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful temple festival in Kerala. The term 'Thrissur' is the shortened form of the word 'Thrissivaperur' which means "the town in
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#17328686992271140-453: Is 24.27%. Languages of Thrissur city (2011) By language, 97.76% of the population speaks Malayalam and 1.35% Tamil as their first language. Thrissur has played a significant part in the political history of South India. Thrissur City administration is carried out by Municipal Corporation of Thrissur. MK.Varghese (LDF) is the Mayor of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. The city of Thrissur
1235-521: Is Siva and the other is Maha Vishnu. Both have same the importance. But Siva is the main Idol. Because of this the temple listed in the 108 Siva temples list. The temple faces to the eastern side and has very good Sreekovil. Kodungallur , the capital of the erstwhile Chera Empire , is a region of great archeological and historical significance. The Bhagavathi Temple here attracts thousands of devotees from all over Kerala. The Cheraman Juma Masjid, believed to be
1330-544: Is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala , India . It is the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala after Kochi and Kozhikode , and the 21st largest in India. The city is built around a 65-acre (26 ha) hillock called Thekkinkadu Maidanam which seats the Vadakkunnathan temple . It is located 304 kilometres (189 mi) north-west of the state's capital city, Thiruvananthapuram . Thrissur
1425-540: Is a memorable episode in the history of the national movement. Source: Official Statistics 2007 According to the 2018 Statistics Report , Thrissur district has a population of 3,243,170, roughly equal to the nation of Mongolia or the US state of Iowa . The 2011 Census of India gives it a ranking of 113th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 1,026 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,660/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
1520-1034: Is also a big centre for silks and gold jewellery. Thrissur attracts the largest number of domestic tourists in Kerala. Thrissur is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions, including the Kerala Kalamandalam , Kerala Agricultural University , Kerala University of Health Sciences , College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences , Sree Kerala Varma College , St Thomas College , Jawahar Bal Bhavan Thrissur , Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Kerala Forest Research Institute , Kerala Police Academy , Police Dog Training Centre , Kerala Fire and Rescue Services Academy , Excise Academy and Research Centre , Government College Of Music And Performing Arts , Government College of Fine Arts , Government Law College , Government Engineering College , Government Medical College and Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College. . UNESCO has included Thrissur in its Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) in recognition of
1615-445: Is approximately 3,100 millimetres or 122 inches. The South-west monsoon generally sets in during the last week of May. After July the rainfall decreases. On average, there are 124 rainy days in a year. The maximum average temperature of the city in the summer season is 36 °C or 96.8 °F while the minimum temperature recorded is 27 °C or 80.6 °F. The winter season records a maximum average of 31 °C or 87.8 °F and
1710-563: Is expansion of cities and towns like city of Thrissur . The boom in construction industry, especially the real estate business in Central Kerala , has rung the alarm bell for the Kole wetlands. Coconut cultivation, construction of buildings and houses, conversion of fields for sand and clay mining and brick kilns, hunting of wetland birds are the main threats for the Kole wetlands. Fresh water shortage and quality of water due to water intrusion from
1805-440: Is held in the city every year. It is an international short and documentary film festival. Telephony services are provided by various players like Aircel , Airtel , Idea cellular , Vodafone , Reliance Infocomm , Tata Docomo , MTS , Uninor , Tata Indicom and the state owned BSNL . BSNL is also offering 3G services in Thrissur. The city also has Broadband wireless services on WiMAX platform. Private FM radio stations in
1900-612: Is located in a hillock called Thekkinkadu Maidan which is the second highest point in the city after the Vilangan Hills . The city has an average altitude of 2.83 meters above sea level. From the hillock, the city gradually flattens into the Thrissur-Ponnani Kole Wetlands , which act as natural drainage for the city. The water from the wetlands flows via rivers into the Laccadive Sea , keeping Thrissur city safe from
1995-510: Is one of the major manufacturing centers of plain gold and rolled gold jewellery in South India; up to 70% of Kerala's jewellery is manufactured in Thrissur. There are around 3,000 gold ornaments manufacturing units in the city and 40,000-odd artisans and others work in these units. The industry provides direct and indirect employment to 200,000 people in Thrissur. The artisans based in these units craft nearly 85 percent of one tonne gold which
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#17328686992272090-478: Is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam , an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in Kerala. Buon Natale is the cultural festival conducting at Swaraj Round with Christmas celebration. Buon Natale procession entered the Guinness World Records in 2014 for having the maximum number of people dressed up as Santa Claus . Other important festivals celebrated in
2185-580: Is represented in the Kerala State Assembly by two elected members, one from Thrissur Assembly Constituency and another from Ollur Assembly Constituency . As of 2021 , P. Balachandran is the representative of Thrissur Assembly Constituency and K. Rajan from Ollur Assembly Constituency. Thrissur city is also a part of the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency and elects a member to the Lok Sabha,
2280-756: Is situated at Venginisseri village, that around 9 km from city center. Sree Guruvayurappan Temple is located in Guruvayur (28 km from Thrissur); it is also referred to as Bhuloka Vaikunta which means "Holy Abode of Vishnu on Earth". Asia's tallest church, the Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica (Puthan Pally), Our Lady of Lourdes Syro-Malabar Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral which has an underground shrine, Saint Antony's Syro-Malabar Church, Ollur which has been called as Chinna Roma (Small Rome) are masterpieces of architecture and indigenous paintings. Saint Euphrasia's tomb and museum also situated in
2375-810: Is the Thrissur MP and Benny Behanan is the Chalakudy MP. Thrissur municipal corporation is the only municipal corporation in the district. For administrative purposes, the district of Thrissur is divided into two Revenue Divisions and seven taluks . These seven taluk centres are administrative hubs for 255 villages in Thrissur. The first newspaper which published from Thrissur was Lokamanyan in 1920. Then came Deenabandhu in 1941 and General (newspaper) in 1976. Major Malayalam newspapers published in Thrissur include '' Malayala Manorama , Mathrubhumi , Deshabhimani , Deepika , Kerala Kaumudi and Madhyamam . A number of evening papers are also published from
2470-570: Is the most popular sport in the city, and there are two football stadiums in the city, Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium and Thope Stadium.The largest and highest temporary stadium in the world as per Guinness Book of World Records was built in the Thrissur Corporation Ground in 1990 for the occasion of Federation Cup football tournament, which was designed by Er. TJ Antony. International ballers and former Indian captains C. V. Pappachan , I. M. Vijayan and Jo Paul Ancheri , and
2565-401: Is the staple food. Achappam , Kuzhalappam , Vatteppam , Unniyappam and Pazham Pori are common snacks. Vellayappam , a kind of rice hopper is another dish which is special to the city, there have a food street named vellayappam angadi . Thrissur, which has been a centre of learning from ancient times, is developing as a modern education hub. Schools in city are either run publicly by
2660-684: Is used per day in Kerala. About 90 tonnes of gold was being used annually in Kerala for manufacturing of ornaments daily. According to the Reserve Bank of India , Thrissur has been regarded as a banking town since the 1930s, when 58 banks were headquartered in the city. In the present, the city remains a significant center for banking and finance, with the headquarters of major banks like South Indian Bank , Catholic Syrian Bank , Dhanalakshmi Bank , and other financial institutions like Manappuram General Finance and Leasing , Kerala State Financial Enterprise and ESAF Small Finance Bank . Many chit funds ,
2755-413: Is widely known as the "Indian Niagara" nowadays. This is the only district in Kerala with the presence of both Periyar and Bharathappuzha, though they flow only a small distance through the district. The district has a tropical humid climate with an oppressive hot season and plentiful and seasonal rainfall. Annual rainfall is about 3,000 mm (120 in). The hot season from March to May is followed by
2850-507: The Canoly Canal has been reported from various parts of Kole wetlands in Thrissur district . The Government of India has approved Rs 425-crore project for the comprehensive development of Thrissur Kole fields. The fund will be used for infrastructure development, construction of bunds, canals, roads, farm mechanisation in Kole fields. At the Rs 15 crore a research centre would be set up to study
2945-598: The Central Asian Flyway of migratory birds. From 18th century onwards, rice cultivation in Kole lands is said to have been started. But the Thrissur - Ponnani Kole lands recorded rice cultivation dates back to 1916 only. The word Kole is a Malayalam word meaning "a bumper yield". It is a particular cultivation method adopted in wastelands in Malappuram district and Thrissur District from December to May which are otherwise submerged from June to November, half of
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3040-541: The Cheras of the Sangam age, who ruled over vast portions of Kerala with their capital at Vanchi . The whole of the present Thrissur District was included in the early Chera Empire. The District can claim to have played a part in fostering the trade relations between Kerala and the outside world in the ancient and medieval period. Kodungalloor , which had the distinction of being the "Premium Emporium of India", gave shelter to all
3135-502: The Indian Independence , Thrissur became the literary capital of Kerala as turned to the playground of novelist, poets and orators. In 1952 when Current Books set its first shop in Thrissur by former education Minister Professor Joseph Mundassery , it become the abode of writer's like O. V. Vijayan , Kovilan , V. K. N. , Uroob , Edasseri Govindan Nair , M. T. Vasudevan Nair , K. G. Sankara Pillai and Sarah Joseph . The area
3230-583: The Indian subcontinent through Thrissur and its surrounding areas. Thrissur has a large number of well-known temples including the Vadakkumnathan temple , Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple , and Paramekkavu temple . There are three major Catholic churches, the St. Antony's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane , Our Lady of Lourdes Syro-Malabar Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral and Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica ,
3325-537: The KSEB electrical power system to the national electrical grid. The station serves more than 30% of the state's electrical energy requirements and acts as the principal feed to the northern half of Kerala. Avinissery , a census town at south of Thrissur city is an important centre of Khadi and Village Industries. Mayannur Thrissur Thrissur ( Malayalam: [t̪riʃ(ː)uːr] ), formerly Trichur , also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur ,
3420-666: The Kerala Lalitakala Academy and the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy . The town is built around a hillock, crowned by the Vadakkumnathan (Siva) Temple. The temple is a classical example of Kerala style of architecture and houses several sacred shrines. Thrissur also has added to its name The Church of Our Lady of Dolors , popularly known as the New Church (Puthen Palli). It is the third tallest church in Asia and
3515-549: The Köppen climate classification , the City of Thrissur features a tropical monsoon climate ( Am ). Summer lasts from March to May which is the hottest time of the year. Summer months are uncomfortable due to higher levels of heat and humidity. Daytime temperatures can rise up to 36 to 38 °C (96.8 to 100.4 °F) coupled with excessive humidity. Summer is followed by the southwest monsoon from June to September. October and November form
3610-654: The Superintendent of Police of these three districts come under his jurisdiction. The city also contains the Kerala Police Academy, Central Prison, Viyyur , Police Dog Training Centre and Excise Academy and Research Centre . Indian Reserve Battalion , the new commando unit of Kerala Police is headquartered in Ramavarmapuram. Border Security Force (148 battalion) have its first center in Kerala in Thrissur only. As of 2011 India census, Thrissur city had
3705-653: The Swaraj Round . In 1947, when India gained independence from colonial rule , Thrissur was part of the Kingdom of Cochin. Thrissur district was formed on 1 July 1949, with the headquarters at the city of Thrissur. Thrissur is the headquarters of Thrissur district , in the center of the Indian state of Kerala. The city is 75 km north-east of Kochi , 133 km south-west of Coimbatore , 124 km south-east of Kozhikode and 151 km north of Changanacherry . The city
3800-618: The Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala. The festival is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidan of Vadakumnathan Temple in April or May, in the Malayalam month 'medam'. Religion is important and varied in Thrissur. The city has historically been a centre of Hindu scholarship, and Christianity , Islam and Judaism are believed to have entered
3895-553: The twelve apostles of Jesus Christ . It is the first church in India, and Saint Thomas performed the first baptism in India here. It is part of the Ēḻarappaḷḷikaḷ (seven major churches) that he established in India. The original small church structure has been retained at the original site. Muslims live predominantly in the coastal belt of the district, from north Punnayoorkkulam to South Azhikode. They are dominant in Guruvayur and Chavakkad , in good in numbers Kodungalloor , Kaipamangalam and Nattika areas. Sunnis are
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3990-657: The 16th century, including Thrissur. At the beginning of the 17th century, the Portuguese naval power was reduced and Dutch became the main naval power. With the help of the Dutch, the royal family of the Kingdom of Cochin recaptured Thrissur from the Zamorin of Calicut in 1710. Thrissur rose to importance after Maharaja Sakthan Thampuran ascended the throne of the Kingdom of Cochin (1769–1805) and made Thrissur his capital. The Maharaja made
4085-577: The Christian population of the district. Kunnamkulam , a town in the northern part of the district is the center for the Orthodox, Malabar Independent Syrian Church (Thozhiyoor church), Pentecostals and Marthomites . A notable church in the area is St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Palayur . According to Saint Thomas christian tradition, the Palayur church was established in 52 AD by Saint Thomas , one of
4180-756: The Kerala Government or privately, some with financial aid from the Government. Education is generally conducted in English or Malayalam , with the former being the majority. Most schools are affiliated with the Kerala State Education Board or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) or the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) or the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or
4275-429: The Kerala's slum population. The city has an average literacy rate of 95.96%: male literacy rate is 97.37% whereas female literacy rate is 94.72%. Hindus constitute the majority with 54.20% of the population. Christians constitute 40.04% of the population and Muslims constitute 5.50% of the population in Thrissur city. In Thrissur district Hindu population is 58.42% and Muslim population is 17.07% and Christian population
4370-535: The Kole land development. The Government of Kerala has formed a Special Purpose Vehicle for the implementation of the Kole development project and the District Collector of Thrissur is designated as special officer to coordinate implementation of the package. For the implementation of the project, Government of Kerala has opened an agency known as Kole Development Agency (KDA) in Thrissur City on 30 June for
4465-517: The Montessori system. There are 93 lower primary schools; 34 upper primary schools; and 78 high schools; and 157 higher secondary schools in the city. Church Mission Society School started in 1845 is the oldest school and St. Thomas College is the first college in Thrissur. On 2nd September 2022, Thrissur joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). The city serves as
4560-523: The North, and to Ponnani Taluk. The Kole Wetlands acts as natural drainage system for Thrissur city and Thrissur district through a network of canals and ponds which connects different parts of Kole Wastelands to Enamavu river, one of the smallest River in Kerala, Canoli Canal, Chettuva River and then to the Arabian Sea . It is fertile with alluvium soil which is deposited Kechery and Karuvannoor river in
4655-603: The South West Monsoon season from June to September. The period from December to February is the North East Monsoon season. However the rain stops by the end of December and the rest of the period is generally dry. Thrissur is known as cultural capital of Kerala .The district is known for the Thrissur Pooram . An ancient cultural center, Thrissur houses the Kerala Kalamandalam , the Kerala Sahitya Academy ,
4750-696: The Thrissur Taluk was for long under the domination of the Yogiatiripppads, the ecclesiastical heads of the Vadakkunnathan and Perumanam Devaswoms. The wave of nationalism and political consciousness which swept through the country since the early decades of this century has its repercussions in the District as well. Thrissur District has been in the forefront of the country-wide movement for temple entry and abolition of untouchability. The Guruvayur Satyagraha
4845-471: The Thrissur are Club FM 104.8 MHz, Radio Mango 91.9 MHz, Best FM 95 MHz by ( Asianet Communications Limited ), Red FM 91.1 MHz. All India Radio has an AM (630 kHz) and an FM (101.1 MHz) station for the city. The transmitter of the All India Radio (630 kHz) was commissioned on 4 November 1956. The station started independent broadcasting in 1974. Thrissur has
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#17328686992274940-522: The Under 17 World Cup player K. P. Rahul belongs to Thrissur. The N.I. David Memorial Trophy , an annual inter-club football tournament is held in Thrissur every year. The football championship was started in 1996 by the Superintendent of Police, Thrissur. The city has a floodlit stadium, known as Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium . It also has two indoor stadiums, V.K.N. Menon Indoor Stadium and
5035-416: The agencies that prepare development plan for the city. The city is the headquarters of Thrissur City Police and Thrissur Rural Police. The Thrissur City Police is headed by a Police Commissioner, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. The city is divided into four sub divisions, Thrissur, Kunnamkulam , Ollur and Guruvayur . It also operates 24 police stations, including a woman police station and
5130-754: The border of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary of Palakkad. The Periyar , the Chalakudy , the Karuvannur , the Kurumali River (main tributary of the Karuvannur River) and the Ponnani ( Bharatha Puzha ) are the main river systems in the district. They take their origin from the mountains on the east, and flow westward and discharge into the Arabian Sea . There are a number of tributaries also joining these main rivers. There are waterfalls such as Athirappilly Falls which
5225-475: The city in 1927 and 1934 to promote it. R. K. Shanmukham Chetty , the controversial Diwan of Cochin Kingdom from 1935 to 1941, developed the city by constructing Thrissur Town Hall and Ramanilayam , buildings which remain important in Kerala politics. Other important civic buildings and infrastructure constructed around this time include the Municipal Corporation Building of Thrissur and
5320-736: The city include Christmas , Onam , Diwali , Easter , Eid and Vishu . Elephants play a major part in many of the city's festivals. Aanayoottu (feeding of elephants), held in Vadakkunnathan Temple in the City annually, is the world's largest elephant feeding ceremony. The ceremony is conducted on the first day of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. Literary lineage of city dates back to early history of Kerala but it came to prominence after Kerala Government set up Kerala Lalita Kala Akademi , Kerala Sahitya Academy , Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy and College of Fine Arts, Thrissur for promoting literature, music and arts in Kerala. After
5415-513: The city into a major financial and commercial hub of South India , by inviting Syrian Christian families and Brahmins from adjoining areas. During 1750–60 Hyder Ali , the Sultan of the powerful Kingdom of Mysore , conquered Thrissur, making it a tributary of Mysore. In 1786, the son of Tipu Sultan of Mysore led another invasion of Thrissur but retreated after the Srirangapattanam war. In
5510-434: The city is divided into 52 wards, from which the members of the corporation council are elected for five years. It is the second-largest city corporation in the state of Kerala in India. The corporation, headquartered in the city of Thrissur proper, directly controls power, water supply and solid waste management system in the city. The Thrissur Urban Development Authority and Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD) are
5605-412: The city's outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level. The name Thrissur ( Malayalam : തൃശ്ശൂർ) is a shortened form of the Malayalam/Old Tamil word Thirusshivaperoor (തിരുശ്ശിവപ്പേരൂർ, Place of Lord Shiva's Name). The name owes itself to the most prominent feature of the city, which is the Vadakkumnathan Temple , which has Shiva as its presiding deity. Thrissur
5700-435: The city. Thrissur Ayurveda Cluster , another initiative by a group of Ayurvedic manufacturers of Thrissur, has developed a cluster in KINFRA Park in Koratty in Thrissur District. Retail businesses in Thrissur include Kalyan Group , Jos Alukka & Sons , Joyalukkas and Josco Group. InfoPark Thrissur , the fourth technology park in Kerala, is situated in Thrissur District. Tourism has also contributed heavily to
5795-458: The city. St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Palayur (28 km from Thrissur) is the first church in India, and Thomas the Apostle performed the first baptism in India here. The Chettiyangadi Hanafi Mosque in Thrissur City is one of the oldest mosque in Thrissur. Cheraman Juma Mosque in Kodungallur , (40 km from Thrissur) is the first mosque in India. The cuisine of Thrissur is linked to its history, geography, demography and culture. Rice
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#17328686992275890-493: The city. Newspapers in other regional languages like Hindi , Kannada , Tamil and Telugu are also available in city. The first cinema hall in Kerala, with a manually operated film projector, was opened in Thrissur by Jose Kattookkaran in 1907. In 1913, the first electrically operated film projector was established in city again by Jose Kattookkaran and was called the Jose Electrical Bioscope now known as Jose Theatre . A film festival, known as ViBGYOR Film Festival ,
5985-520: The city. Newspapers in other regional languages like Hindi, Kannada , Tamil and Telugu are also sold in large numbers. Thrissur is known for the power loom industry and the Textile Mills like the Alagappa Textiles in Alagappa Nagar , Kerala Lakshmi Mills at Pullazhi , Rajgopal Textiles at Athani , Sitaram Spinning and Weaving Mills Thrissur, Vanaja Textiles at Kurichikkara (now defunct), Bhagavathy Spinning Mills at Thanikkudam and Kunnath Textiles at Thrissur. Thrissur are engaged in
6080-429: The decade 2001–2011 was 4.58%. Thrissur has a sex ratio of 1107 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 95.32%. 67.17% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 10.39% and 0.30% of the population respectively. Thrissur was also the second highest urbanized district in Kerala after Ernakulam . Malayalam is the predominant language, spoken by 98.91% of
6175-410: The development of Kole farming. Thrissur District Collector is the special officer to implement the project. Thrissur District Thrissur ( Malayalam: [t̪riʃ(ː)uːr] ), anglicised as Trichur , is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala . It is situated in the central region of the state. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km (1,171 sq mi),
6270-451: The district is home to over 9% of Kerala's population. Thrissur district is bordered by the districts of Palakkad and Malappuram to the north, the districts of Ernakulam and Idukki to the south and Coimbatore to the east. The Arabian Sea lies to the west and Western Ghats stretches towards the east. It is part of the historical Malabar Coast , which has been trading internationally since ancient times. The main language spoken
6365-415: The district, St.Joseph's Shrine is situated at Pavaratty. There is a legend which tells Saint Thomas (Apostle) was landed in kodungallur , Muziris in 52 AD. The Saint Thomas Church established by him houses many ancient relics. Puthenchira in Thrissur is the birth place of the Catholic Saint Mariam Thresia . According to myth, Malik Bin Deenar and 20 others who were the followers Muhammad ,
6460-413: The east by small parts of Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu , on the south by Ernakulam district, and on the west by the Arabian Sea (54 km (34 mi)). Descending from the heights of the Western Ghats in the east, the land slopes towards the west forming three distinct natural divisions – the highlands, the plains and the sea board. Karimala Gopuram is the highest point in Trissur situated in
6555-407: The economy of Thrissur. Domestic tourists generally use the city as a hub to explore the highly promoted tourism industry of the state of Kerala. The city with its temples, old churches and its culture, is ranked first in the number of domestic tourists visiting Kerala. Thrissur has functioned as a municipality since 1921 under the Cochin Municipal Regulations. In 1932, the new corporation building
6650-421: The editor is known in Central Kerala for its nationalist and socialist views. Major Malayalam newspapers published in Thrissur include Malayala Manorama , Mathrubhumi , Madhyamam , Deepika , Kerala Kaumudi , Deshabhimani , Mangalam , Veekshanam , Metro Vaartha and Janayugom . A number of evening papers, like General in Malayalam and City Journal in English, are also published from
6745-450: The founder of Islam , first landed in Kodungallur in Thrissur district when they came to India. Islam received royal patronage in some places here, and later spread to other parts of India. He built the mosque Cheraman Juma Masjid which makes it the first mosque in India. Guruvayur , home to the Sree Krishna Temple, is 25 km (16 mi) to the north of the city. It is a sacred place not only for Keralites but for Hindus all over
6840-452: The largest pooram in Kerala, is sometimes referred to as 'the pooram of all poorams'. It is celebrated every year in the month of Medam (mid-April to mid-may) as per the Malayalam calendar . For thirty-six hours, the city plays host to a large gathering of people and elephants. Puli Kali , also known as Kavakali , is another festival, which attracts thousands of people to the city. It
6935-567: The largest Christian church in India. Thrissur is home to the Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies an Islamic institute that is unusual in that it teaches Sanskrit and aspart of the Sanskrit syllabus it includes study of several key Hindu texts. The city is the headquarters of four major scheduled banks , South Indian Bank Ltd , Catholic Syrian Bank , Dhanalakshmi Bank and ESAF Small Finance Bank as well as several chit funds . The city
7030-489: The legendary saint Parasurama , is an example of the Kerala style of architecture and houses several sacred shrines and murals delineating graphically, various episodes from the Mahabharata . Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple , one of the largest Sree Krishna temples in Kerala and Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple which is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala is also situated in the city. Aykunnu Pandavagiri Devi Temple
7125-741: The lower house of the Parliament of India, once every five years. The current MP is Suresh Gopi of the Bharatiya Janata Party . The Lok Sabha seat has primarily been held by the Indian National Congress (seven terms since 1951) and the Communist Party of India (ten terms since 1957). Thrissur is known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala, the city enjoys a thriving cultural tradition dating back to centuries. Thrissur Pooram ,
7220-569: The major flooding that affects most other cities in Kerala. The city is located in the midland region of Kerala, with an extended part of the Palakkad plains. The city geologically is composed of Archaean gneisses and crystalline schists. Major parts of the city are covered by Archaean rocks. The city lies near the center of the Indian tectonic plate (the Indian Plate) and is subject to comparatively little seismic or volcanic activity. Under
7315-643: The major section in Muslim community. The first mosque in India is claimed to be Cheraman Juma Mosque in Kodungallur . Legend claims that it was built in 629 CE, which makes it the oldest mosque in the Indian subcontinent which is still in use. It was built by Malik Deenar , Persian tābiʿūn of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, on the orders of the successor of Cheraman Perumal , the Chera King of modern-day Kerala. The mosque
7410-543: The manufacture of hosiery products. The coir and the tile industry offer employment for many people in the district. The first saw mill in the state was erected at Trichur (1905). Most of the timber is brought down from the forests to Thrissur and Chalakkudy , which are the most important timber marts in the District. Canning is a developing industry in Thrissur and Darlco Cannings and Kayee Plantations Cannings ; both have major units at Thrissur. The Thrissur Fruits and Vegetables Marketing Society are establishing
7505-554: The meantime, Rama Varma X , the successor of Sakthan Thampuran signed a treaty with the East India Company , transforming the state of Cochin into a British Protectorate. The Indian independence movement gained momentum after a Committee was formed at the 1919 meeting of the Indian National Congress . The civil disobedience movement attracted many people in Thrissur in subsequent years, and Mahatma Gandhi visited
7600-914: The monsoon. In terms of the number of birds, the Thrissur Kole Wetlands is the third largest in India after Chilika Lake in Orissa and Amipur Tank in Gujarat . It has been recognised as one of India's Important Bird Areas by BirdLife International . According to studies, there are 241 species of birds like spot-billed pelican , darter , Oriental darter , black-headed ibis , painted stork , black-bellied tern , cinereous vulture and greater spotted eagle . Fishes like Caranx , Cyprinidae , mangrove red snapper , Megalops cyprinoides and barramundi are also found in Kole Wetland. The main threat to Kole Wetlands
7695-410: The name of Lord Siva". The town is built on an elevated ground, at the apex of which is the famous Vadakkumnatha Temple. A place of great antiquity, Thrissur was also known as Vrishabhadripuram and 'Ten Kailasam' in classical Sanskrit texts. From ancient times, Thrissur District has played a part in the political history of Kerala. The early political history of the District is interlinked with that of
7790-480: The oldest Mosque in India is situated here. Irinjalakkuda , where the only Bharatha Temple in India is located, is another place of importance. The Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam which is located near the Koodalmanickyam Temple is an important center of Kathakali Learning. Since ancient times Thrissur has been the most important center of Vedic Learning in Kerala. Yagas are still conducted in her soil with
7885-421: The population as of 2011. Hinduism is the majority religion in Thrissur, with 58.4% of the population. Christians and Muslims form significant minority. The Hindu community consists of mainly Nairs , Thiyyas , Ambalavasis , Brahmins (including the local Namboodiris and migrants like Iyers and Gouda Saraswat Brahmins ) etc. The Scheduled Castes, around 12% of the population of the district, also form
7980-481: The post-monsoon or retreating monsoon season. Winter from December through February is cooler, and windy, due to winds from the Western Ghats . Winter months are generally dry and less humid compared to other months of the year. Morning temperatures are usually cool and daytime temperatures hover around 30 °C or 86 °F. The city is drenched in the monsoonal season by heavy showers. The average annual rainfall
8075-733: The same fervour as they used to be. The only centre of traditional Vedic Learning left in Kerala is situated at the heart of Thrissur Town. The district is divided into two Revenue Sub Divisions; Thrissur and Irinjalakuda and is headed by Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) Thrissur District has four types of administrative hierarchies: There are 13 constituencies from the district of Thrissur : Thrissur Assembly Constituency , Ollur Assembly Constituency , Guruvayoor , Chalakkudy , Kaipamangalam , Nattika , Kodungallur , Irinjalakuda , Puthukad, Manaloor , Kunnamkulam , Wadakkancheri and Chelakkara . There are two parliament constituencies: Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency and Chalakudy. Suresh Gopi
8170-656: The tallest in India . The first two churches of India are also situated in Thrissur, the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Palayoor and the Marthoma Pontifical Shrine, Kodungallur . The Metropolitan of the Chaldean Syrian Church (the name used for the Church of the East in India ) is also headquartered in Thrissur, and many religious publications are printed by Mar Narsai Press. The largest Christian pilgrim center in
8265-612: The three communities which have contributed to the prosperity of Malabar . These three communities are the Christians , the Jews and the Muslims . The history of Thrissur district from the 9th to the 12th centuries is the history of Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram and the history since the 12th century is the history of the rise and growth of Perumpadappu Swarupam . In 1790 Raja Rama Varma (1790–1805) popularly known as Saktan Tampuran ascended
8360-518: The throne of Cochin . With the accession of this ruler the English or modern period in the history of Cochin and of the District began. Saktan Tampuran was mainly responsible for the destruction of the power of the feudal Nair chieftains and increase of royal power. Another force in the public life of Trichur and its suburbs was the Namboodithiri community and Menons of royal ancestry. A large part of
8455-731: The world as well. The adjacent towns of Chavakkad and Kunnamkulam are important centers of Muslims and Christians respectively. The Temple at Thriprayar is another important place of worship. This ancient temple is one of the few Temples dedicated to Lord Srirama in Kerala. Incidentally, two other temples dedicated to Lord Rama, viz., the Thiruvilwamala Temple and the Kadavallur Temple, fall in Thrissur district. Thirumangalam Temple situated at Thirumangalam desam, Engandiyur, Thrissur District. The Temple facing to Gurvayur Ernakulam National Highway. In this temple, there are two idols, one
8550-749: The year. The Kole wetlands lie between 10° 20' N and 10° 40' N latitudes, and 75° 58' E and 76° 11' E longitudes. The Kole wetlands are low lying tracts located 0.5 to 1 metre (1 ft 8 in to 3 ft 3 in) below Mean Sea Level (MSL) and remain submerged for about six months in a year. Kole lands in Thrissur are spread over eight blocks. The average annual rainfall is 3,200 millimetres (130 in) and temperature varies from 28 to 31.5 °C (82.4 to 88.7 °F). The Kole Wetlands cover an area of about 13,632 hectares (33,690 acres) spread over Thrissur district and Malappuram district . The area extends from Chalakudy River in South to Bharathappuzha River in
8645-442: Was constructed in Kerala style with hanging lamps. Thrissur is situated in southwestern India ( 10°31′N 76°13′E / 10.52°N 76.21°E / 10.52; 76.21 ) and is in the central part of Kerala . Thrissur is at sea level and spans an area of about 3,032 km (1,171 sq mi). It is bounded on the north by small parts of Malappuram district, on the east and north by Palakkad district, on
8740-570: Was constructed, and in 1972, several village councils or panchayats were added to the municipality. On 1 October 2000, the municipal town was upgraded to a municipal corporation and took over the towns and villages of Ayyanthole , Koorkkenchery, Nadathara , Vilvattom (part), Ollur and Ollukkara . The city is administered by the Thrissur Municipal Corporation , headed by a mayor and comprising three legislative assemblies Thrissur, Ollur and Cherpu . For administrative purposes,
8835-480: Was known by its anglicized name Trichur until 1990 when the government decided to replace it with its Malayalam name. Thrissur was also known as "Vrishabhadripuram" (Kailasam of the South) in ancient days. The presence of numerous prehistoric megaliths and dolmens indicates that Thrissur has been occupied from at least 1000 BCE to 500 CE. The Portuguese had naval influence in many parts of Kerala in
8930-493: Was later known as Current Moola ("Current Corner"). The building that housed the Current Books bookshop was demolished in 2011. Thrissur is home to prominent Malayalam literary figures like Kovilan , Kunhunni Mash , Sukumar Azhikode , K. Satchidanandan , Mullanezhi , Sarah Joseph , Attoor Ravi Varma , Lalitha Lenin , P. Bhaskaran , Joseph Mundassery . The Vadakkunnathan temple , believed to have been founded by
9025-607: Was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin , and was a point of contact for the Assyrians , Greeks , Persians , Arabs , Romans , Portuguese , Dutch and English . Thrissur is known as City of Celebrations and also called the cultural capital of Kerala because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history. The city centre contains the Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy , Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Academy . The city hosts
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