Thrissur is the cultural capital of Kerala, famous for classical Keralan performing arts, religious sites and the world famous Thrissur Pooram festival, Onam festival and Vadakkumnathan Temple. The festivals are the major attraction for tourists.
Thrissur is officially well known as the cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is famous for encouraging classical Keralan performing arts, religious sites and the world famous Thrissur Pooram festival, Onam festival and Vadakkumnathan Temple. Thrissur was the capital of the Kingdom of Kochi. The name Thrissur is the short form of Thiru-Shiva-Per-Ur which literally means “the city with three temples of Lord Shiva”.