Thrissur Thrissur is also known as the cultural capital of Kerala, as the city has exerted cultural, spiritual and religious influences throughout history. Thrissur, formerly Trichur, is a city in the central state of Kerala in southwest India and is home to some of the oldest mosques and churches in the country. Industries in the city include cotton weaving, rice and oilseed milling, soap making and sawmilling. The city is also a retail centre for the state of Kerala and is home to some of the largest jewellery and textile companies in the region. Thrissur is one of the best-prepared cities in Kerala. Legend has it that the city was founded by Lord Parasurama shortly after the founding of Kerala by constructing a huge Shiva sanctuary. The entire city revolves around the incredible Shiva temple known as the Vadakumnathan temple. The shrine is located at the junction of a large roundabout, which is 64 acres in size. This roundabout is known as Swaraj Round Charpa Falls Charpa F...