About Thrissur

Thrissur ( Trichur / Trissur) is a district situated in the central part of Kerala state, India. Thrissur district was formed in July 1, 1949. The headquarters of the district has the same name, Thrissur City. It is an important cultural center, 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. It has a large number of well known temples around, including Guruvayur, Thriprayar, Kodungaloor and Irinjalakkuda.