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The cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is named after
Lord Shiva, Tiru-Shiva-Pur. Built on the top of a hillock,
its most prominent feature is the Vadakkunathan Kshetram
or the temple which has Shiva as the presiding deity.
The temple is a classic example of Kerala style of architecture.
It was founded by legendary, Parasurama. Thrissur also
has to its credit the biggest church in South Asia, 'Church
of our Lady of Dolors'. Thrissur is an ideal destination
for holidaying. It has beautiful lakes and waterfalls,
art museums and Kerala Kalamandalam, temples and wildlife
sanctuaries. Tourism being rampant it has some hotels
and resorts well known for comfort and reasonable prices.
Yatri Niwas ,Thrissur is one of the hotels with excellent
accommodation.
Yatri Niwas ,Thrissur
There are various hotels and resorts in the city that
can be availed by tourists in the festive season. Yatri
Niwas, Thrissur is a hotel with excellent accommodation.
It is 77 kms. from Kochi Airport and 2 kms. from the
railway station and the bus stand. It has comfortable
and airy rooms both AC and Non-AC Double and Single
rooms. There are single bedded rooms to eight bedded
rooms. It has a conference room too.
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Yatri Niwas, Thrissur
Near Indoor Stadium, Thrissur-650020, Kerala, India.
Thrissur Pooram festival
The Thrissur Pooram festival celebrated during April-May
is the major cultural attraction in Thrissur. The Elephant
Umbrella competition is worth watching. The elephants
are richly caparisoned and carry ceremonial umbrellas
while they take the deity around the main temple. Tourists
visit in numbers to watch this spectacular festival.
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