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THRISSUR-The Cultural Capital of Kerala |
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The birth place of many folk dance forms and performing
arts, Thrissur is proud of her rich cultural heritage. The presence of
Kerala Sahitya Academy, Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka
Academy and Kerala Kalamandalam add colour to the cultural life of Thrissur.
A number of Religious centres, venues of world famous festivals and
tourist centres come under the perimeter of Regency Club.
Pooram is an integral part of our heritage. In the month of Medam(Vaisakh)
'Thekkinkadu Maidan' around the Siva Temple , attires herself as a fairy
land and Thrissur forgets to sleep for 36 hours. |
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One of the major attraction of the pooram is the '
KUDAMATTOM ' a real confluence of rainbow colours!- A pagentry, led by
caparisoned elephants, accompanied by enchanting and reverberating 'Panchavadya
'' is also, part of this spectacular show!
The grand finale of this great show, is the famous 'Pooram' fireworks. A
master mix of colour, light and sound, where master craftsmen unleash their
pyrotechniques in the sky; for the Pooram enthusiasts below. |
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Guruvayur |
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The holy city, where the world famous Sree
Krishna Temple is situated , is about 32 kms from the club.
Pilgrims from the length and breadth of India visit this holy temple,
seeking DARSHAN of Lord Krishna. It is believed that Lord Krishna is very fond
of rearing elephants. In the lordship's stable, at 'PUNNATHOOR KOTTA'
there are more than 62 elephants, all living together! It is a unique
sight, seen nowhere else in this world! |
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Punnathur kotta |
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Dolours Basilica,
Thrissur |
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Palayur Church |
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First Christian Church in India established
in 52 A.D.is 25 kms from Regency club. |
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Cheraman Juma Masjid |
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First Muslim
Church in India, established in 629 AD situated at
Kodungallur in Thrissur district,is 40 kms from
Regency club. |
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Kalamandalam |
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Keralakalamandalam is the premier Center of
excellence in Indian Performing Arts emphasizing especially on the
traditions that developed in the State of Kerala, Established in 1930, this unique institution,
devoted to classical performing arts, is situated in the banks of the majestic
river Bharathapuzha, celebrated in literature as Nila, in the
village of Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur,is 30 kms. from
Regency Club |
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Athirapilly Water Falls |
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Thousands of Picnickers head for this spot to
witness the natures bounty, which is, with in one hour drive, from the
club. This spectacular water falls, set amidst the sylvan beauty
of evergreen forest, reminds us of the majesty of nature is only 39 kms
from Regency club. |
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Kalady Sankaracharya Temple |
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On the right bank of river Periyar,there is a village, cradled in green
fields, called Kalady, around 60 Km from Regency. This little hamlet,
is the birth place of India's greatest philosopher saint; Sri Adi
Sankaracharya. He was the doyen of Hindu revivalism and preached the
advaita philosophy |
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