Thrissur

The Cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is synonymous with the world famous and spectacular pooram festival. The abode of several prominent culture including the Kerala Kalamandalam, Sahitya Academy and Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrlssur has an extraordinarily rich past as well as a vibrant present. This district with its cultural heritage and ecological wealth has played a significant role in the political history of South India. Many rulers , beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu of Mysore and Europeans including the Dutch have had a hand in moulding the destiny of this region. Raja Rama Varma popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran is the architect of the present Thrissur town.