Places of Worship near Thrissur City
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Thrissur is acclaimed as the Cultural Capital of Kerala state of south India, and is the head quarters of the Thrissur District. The demographic set up of the city provides a fine example of peaceful co-existence of different communities. The city is built around a rising ground on the apex of which is the oldest and largest Hindu Temple complex in the state, the Vadakunnathan temple complex, famous since the 8th century AD. The temple and the surrounding open area (called Thekkinkaadu Maidan) measuring about 3.6 hectares are encircled by a wide circular road called the Swaraj Round. Like most of the temple cities of the South, the main streets and business houses are located around the temple grounds. There are a number of other famous temples in the city. Now Thrissur has achieved the honour of the city of two tallest churches in Asia. More over, The Chaldean Syrian Church in India is based in Thrissur. The city includes a number of mosques also. The Diocese of Thrissur was established on 21st December 1923 and became Arch Diocese on 18th May 1995.
Perhaps nowhere else in India do communities live in such amity and good will as in Thrissur. All communities participate in temple and church festivals, and the popular gaiety is shared by all alike.
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[edit] Important Temples in City
- Vadakkum Natha Temple : Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter this temple, which is also known as the Rishabhadri or Thenkailasam (Kailash of the South). This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple complex also has a number of small shrines within it, dedicated to different deities, apart from the main Vadakkunathan Temple. The temple is known for its traditional architecture. The richly carved pagoda like wooden rooftop of this temple is an excellent example of the classical architecture of Kerala.
- Paramekkaavu Temple, Round East
[edit] Imporatant Churches in City
- Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, East Fort : It is a beautiful and big Church, the Centenary of which was celebrated during the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Thrissur in 1986. The well decorated underground chapel of the Cathedral is a big attraction. On Dec 03, 2006 The Bible Tower of 260 feet height was dedicated to god which is considered to be the tallest church tower in Asia.
- New Dolour's Basilica (Puthanpally), High Road : Built in fine Indo-Gothic style with an area of 25,000 square feet, it has soaring belfries at the entrance, double storeyed aisles all along the nave and transepts, and eleven altars, five on either side of the main one. It is the largest church in India and its exuberant interior decorations include fine specimens of murals, images of saints and scenes from the scriptures. The constuction of this biggest church in India was done in different phases, started in the year 1929. The two front towers are of 146 feet height each and the central tower of 210 feet height makes this church as second tallest in Asia.
- Marth Mariyam Church : Constructed in the year 1814, is the first church of Thrissur city. At present it is the Cathedral of the Metropolitan of the Church of the East.
- St.Joseph's Church, Kuriachira, Thrissur - 6
- St.Antony's Forane Church, Ollur
- Little Flower Church, Olari, Thrissur - 12
- St.Thomas Church, Aranatukara
- St.Mary's Church, Ayyanthole, Thrissur - 3
- Mount Carmel Church, Chettupuzha
- Holy Family Church, Chiyyaram, Thrissur - 26
- St.Mary's Church, Elthuruthu, Thrissur - 11
- St.Peter's Church, Nehru Nagar, Thrissur - 15
- St.Joseph's Church, Nirmalapuram, Thrissur - 7
- St.Anne's Church, West Fort, Thrissur - 4
- St.Antony's Church, Mannuthy
- St.Sebastian's Church, Nellikunnu, Thrissur - 5
- Vimala Natha Church, Paravattani, Thrissur - 5
- St.Joseph's Church, Punkunnam, Thrissur - 2
- St.Francis Xavier's Church, Vijayapuram, Thrissur - 9
[edit] Mosques Around the City
The Muslims too were settled in Thrissur by Sakthan Thampuran, a monarch noted for his liberal religious views, but their present numerical strength is not considerable.
- Kokkalai
- P.O Road
- Mannuthy
- Diwanji Corner
[edit] See also
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State of Kerala Kerala Topics | History | Economy | Geography | Flora and Fauna | Culture | Arts | Tourism |
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| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Districts | Alappuzha • Ernakulam • Idukki • Kannur • Kasaragod • Kollam • Kottayam • Kozhikode • Malappuram • Palakkad • Pathanamthitta • Thiruvananthapuram • Thrissur • Wayanad |
| Major cities | Kochi • Kollam • Kozhikode • Thiruvananthapuram • Thrissur |
