Thrissur (Trichur) Pilgrim Centers

Thrissur, the culture capital of Kerala houses the most renowned pilgrimage center of Kerala, Guruvayoor and other temples also. The pilgrimage centers of Thrissur are :

Guruvayoor Pilgrim Centre :

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Guruvayoor is 32 kms away from Thrissur. This is the most visited Hindu pilgrimage centre in Kerala and known as the Dwarka of the south. The main attraction is its Sree Krishna Swamy Temple dates back to 16th century. It is dedicated to Krishna, and so known here as Guruvayoorappan (the Lord of Guruvayoor). People have a belief that the idol is worshipped Lord Brahma himself at Dwaraka. The poet Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri composed this well-known Sanskrit devotional poem, 'Narayaneeyam' at this temple. Guruvayoor temple is also the site for ritualistic weddings and 'Annaprasanam' the first feeding ceremony of a child.

Irinjalakuda (Pilgrim Centre) :

A temple of Bharatha is located at Irinjalakuda which is 21 kms from Thrissur. This is the only temple dedicated to brother of Rama, Lakshmana.

Other religious attractions of Thrissur

Arattupuzha (Temple Festival) :

Arattupuzha village is visited by the tourists for its well known annual Pooram festival celebrated at the temple in the months of April-May. The main feature of this festival is that the colorful ceremonial processions which carry the images of the deities of 41 neighboring temples to this village.

Rama temple, Tripraya :

This temple is 25 kms away from Thrissur. The architecture of the temple is similar to the Vadakkumnathan Temple.

Divine Retreat Centre :

This Christian Retreat Centre is located at Muringoor and Potta adjacent to Chalakudy. The weekly retreat is held from Sunday to Saturday.

Vadakuunnathan Temple :

Vadakunnathan Temple displays the typical Kerala architecture and it houses sacred shrines of Paramasiva, Paravathy, Shankaranarayana, Ganapath, Sri Rama, and Sri Krishna. Legend says that this temple is founded by Parasurama, the mythical character relates with the creation of Kerala. Pooram festival, celebrated annually in April-May is its main attraction to the devotees.