Wadakkancherry
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Wadakkancherry, is a small town in Trichur district, is not to be confused with the almost identical sounding Vadakencherry, in Palghat (Palakkad) District. Though the spelling usage may not be uniform, the Wadakkancherry we are discussing here lies on the State Highway from Trichur to Ottapalam. Locals specify Ottupara-Wadakkancherry to distinguish between this Wadakkancherry and the Palakkad-Vadakkencherry. The nearest airport is Cochin International which is 80 km south of Wadakanchery.
Wadakkancherry is the Head Quarters of Talappally Taluq.
Proximity to the Kerala Kalamandalam (a fine arts university), means that Wadakkancherry is home to many artistes, literary and cinema figures. Film director Bharathan, Kathakali singer, Kalamandalam Hyder Ali, film actor Oduvil Unnikrishnan, author of the Malayalam version of the "Panchatantram", Sumangala, all live at Wadakkancherry.
Vyasa College, managed by (Nair Service Society), at neighbouring Parlikkad is the noted educational institution near Wadakkancherry.
Parlikkad also hosts a major Religious congregation of Hindu bhagawatkars during December of every year.
The Vazani Dam, approximately 8 Km from here, made entirely of mud is the major tourist attraction near Wadakkancherry.
Wadakkancherry is situated in the heart of "pooram belt" - "pooram"s are the annual festivals in temples, and Temples in Trichur district, mostly in and around Wadakkancherry, are well known for the fireworks extravaganzas during the festivals.
The most famous fireworks are during the festival at Sree Rudra Mahakali (shortened to Uthrali) Kavu. This takes place in the month of February. The pomp and gaiety of this occasion is matched only by the fireworks at the "pooram" at Trichur Sree Vadakkumnatha temple.
St. Francis Xaviers Forane Church is situated here. Many Mosques are also here. "Machad Thiruvanikavu Vela" festival also famous for its man-made horses which takes place at Thiruvanikavu Devi temple on the second Tuesday of Kumbha masam.
The Dhanwantari temple near Erumapetty (on Kunnamkulam - Wadakkancherry road, approx 8 km from Wadakkancherry) is another place of religious interest.
Wadaknchery has its special place in the cultural circle of Kerala. Many famous film and literature activities were born and brought up here. This includes film director Bharathan, actor Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Kathakali singer Kalamandalam Hyderali. Eratakulangara is a beautiful Village in Wadakanchery Panchayath. P Surendran Is The President of Wadackanchery Panchayath. Eratakulangara Pooram Is Very Famous Festival In Thrissur.
