THRISSUR
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The city of Thrissur owes much of its present form, spirit, and cultural stature to one extraordinary ruler of the Cochin dynasty, Rama Varma Thampuran fondly remembered as Shakthan Thampuran. His vision for the city and unwavering commitment to governance earned him a lasting place in Kerala’s history. Standing quietly near the sacred precincts of Vadakkumnathan Temple, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace remains the
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Dedicated to Lord Krishna in his most divine four-armed form, the very vision revealed to Vasudeva and Devaki in the prison of Kamsa is Guruvayur Temple which is revered as the Dwarka of the South. For countless devotees, it is Bhooloka Vaikunta, the earthly abode of Lord Vishnu where heaven feels just an arm’s reach
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In the historic town of Kodungallur stands a monument that quietly carries the weight of more than a thousand years, the Cheraman Juma Mosque which is widely regarded as the oldest mosque in the Indian subcontinent. Built in 629 AD, this sacred site owes its origin to Malik Deenar, the pioneering Islamic scholar and preacher who first
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