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Thrissur Heritage Project

Concept Presentation

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Thrissur - The Cultural Capital

Thrissur is known as the "cultural capital of Kerala" because of its cultural,


spiritual and religious leanings throughout history.

This beautiful city is also the home of many well recognized institutes like Kerala
Kalamandalam, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Kerala Lalithakala
Academy and Kerala Sahitya Academy. Tourists can find many religious
structures, literature academies as well as spiritual learning centers in this
city apart from the recreational centres.

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About The Site

Thrissur is a city and capital of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India. Thrissur is known as the "cultural
capital of Kerala" because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history. The
city is built around a 65-acrehillock Thekkinkadu Maidan which Vadakkumnathan temple.Thrissur
was once called the seats the the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. One of the maincultural
events in Thrissur is the Thrissur Pooram, which attracts quite a number of tourists and travellers.

Cheruthuruthi
Chiramanangad

Guruvayur
Vellanikkara

Peechi
Thrissur Thrissur

Triprayar Peruvanam Chimmini


Kochi

Irinjalakuda

Religious Sites
Historic Sitesi
Museums
Recreational Sitesi
KERALA Muziris 20 Km radius from
Thrissur City

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Aim And Objectives

Development of Thrissur by establishing a heritage circuit of sites comprising of


religious and institutional structures and demarcating the significance of these
sites in the cultural history of the region. The region could be developed as an
extension of the Muziris Heritage Project, inviting visitors from Kodungallur to
explore and experience the rich cultural heritage of the city and using Thrissur’s
rich heritage for an educative purpose, through which

• Establishing different museums with an educative purpose, through which


the literary and cultural history of the region could be effectively conveyed
to the younger generations.

• First Objective - To conserve the tangible and intangible heritage of the


region.

• Second Objective - With correction.

• Third Objective - To use heritage as a tool for the overall development of


the region.

• Fourth Objective - To plan for a sustainable model for tourism which helps
the local economy to grow.

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Proposals

A circuit of various sites to be proposed in Thrissur and around, which can inform
the people in and around the region about the rich cultural heritage of the place.

Natural Environment

1. Kole Wetlands
2. Agricultural Museum in Kerala Agricultural University
3. Interpretation Centre at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi

Museums Inside Thrissur

4. Pooram Museum, Thrissur


5. Museum Of Literary History, Thrissur
6. Museum Of Fine Arts, Thrissur
7. Museum Of Performing Arts, Thrissur

Museums Around Thrissur

8. Elephant Museum, Guruvayur


9. Indian Christian Historical Museum, Palayur (Refurbishment)
10. Museum Of Musical Instruments, Peruvanam
11. Bell Metal Museum, Nadavaramba
12. John Matthai Centre
13. Kerala Kalamandalam Museum

Existing Museums

14. Vaidyarathnam Ayurveda Museum, Thaikattussery


15. Archaeological Museum, Thrissur

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Religious Sites

1. Vadakkunnathan Temple
2. Brahmaswam Madham
3. Our Lady Of Dolorous Basilica
4. Our Lady Of Lourdes Metropolitan Church
5. Guruvayur Temple
6. Palayur Church
7. Triprayar Sree Rama Temple
8. Koodalmanikyam Temple
9. Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple
10. Thrikkur Mahadeva Temple

Historic Sites

1. Shakthan Thamburan Palace


2. Peruvanam Palace
3. Kudakkallu Paramb Palace

Recreational Sites

1. Chavakkad Beach
2. Snehatheeram Beach
3. Thrissur Zoological Park, Puthur
4. Chimmini Dam
5. Peechi Dam

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1. Kole Wetlands

A wetland is a place where the land is covered by water, either salt, fresh or
somewhere in between. Marshes and ponds, the edge of a lake or ocean, the
delta at the mouth of a river, low-lying areas that frequently flood—all of these
are wetlands.
(Source: World Wildlife Fund)

Wetlands are defined as “areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural
or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh,
brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide
does not exceed six metres” (Source: Ramsar, 2018).

(Source: www.wikiwand.com)

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Kole Wetlands

Kole Wetlands is a wetland lying in Thrissur District in Kerala, India.It is one


of the three Ramsar sites in Kerala. It gives 40 per cent of the Kerala’s rice
requirement. Being located in the Central Asian Flyway of migratory birds,
these are a favorite destination for a number of migratory birds and are the third
largest location in India.

These form an extensive stretch of nearly fourteen thousand hectares of paddy


fields in Thrissur district. Kole lands are low lying tracts located half to one
meter below sea level and which remain submerged for about six months and
year. These lands were formerly shallow lagoons, which gradually got silted up.

(Source: www.wikiwand.com) Map of Thrissur Kole Wetlands

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Photographs of the Kole Wetlands

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Functions of Kole Wetlands

• Kole Wetlands acts as a natural drainage system for Thrissur city and Thrissur
District. Also aid in the retention of stormwater, sediment, and nitrogen and
other nutrients and the runoff channelled into the catch basins are lessened.

• The Kole wetland plants and microorganisms filter the sediment, nutrients,
and other pollutants from adjacent impervious surfaces, thus reducing the
concentrations of nutrient-rich runoff into nearby surface waters.

(Source: www.wikiwand.com)

Bringing back the Kole Wetlands

The people’s link with the Kole wetlands ecology is being lost in favour of a
modern approach in using the wetland area for creating a park. Apart from the
aesthetic value that the design provides, it should:

• Create opportunities for nature to develop its ecosystem.

• Integrate the human – nature contact.

• It should be accessible and adapted to the cultural aspect of the region, for
the people to perceive the public space as a transit plate and not solely as a
scenery.

(Source: www.wikiwand.com)

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Ecosystem of Kole Wetlands

Kole Wetland ecosystems support more plants and animals and produce more
organic material when compared to the adjacent aquatic or upland areas.
They can be considered as the most biologically productive ecosystems. The
wetlands are important habitats for the fishes and wildlife which forms the
base of a rich food pyramid.

• Kole Wetlands are the home to many threatened or rare species of flora and
fauna. Wetlands can be the major breeding ground for fish, and crustaceans
which are harvested commercially and for recreation.

• Kole Wetlands attract wildlife for viewing and enhance the enjoyment
of parks and public spaces, also used for educational programmes and
studies.
(Source: www.keralaphotos.in)

Key Principles

• Encourage education, enjoyment, and participation. Support training, job


creation and the growth of social enterprises, using gateway buildings as a
focus for recreational activity at key locations in and around the wetland park.

• Promote public access to the wetlands by developing routes connecting the


zones with natural heritage features within the park and linking it with accessible
gateways.
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Proposed Components of Development Plan

Wetland/ Aquatic Trails


Visitors’ Centre
Country Boat Ride
Stations
Wetland Museum

Picnic Spots along the


Recreation and Waterways
Interpretation Centre

Wetland Study
Station Snack bar/ Vending/
Outdoor Eating

Observation Deck
(1st and 2nd story)
Restrooms

Bird Watching
Destination Bird Hide

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The Arrival Zone

The experience of the Kole Wetland park starts as soon as you enter the site. The
visitors can arrive by road and the bio-park will have parking facilities.

Inspirational Image Representing Information Desk Sculptures at Arrival

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Interpretation Centre

The Interpretation centre would include:

Ticketing counter - Tickets would be provided for


accessing various facilities and activities organised
by the Kole wetland park. For example photography
rights, temporary exhibitions etc.

Orientation gallery - Orientation gallery would


give the audience an introduction to Kole Wetland
through video documentaries, infographics etc.

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Bio park

The idea of the bio park involves the ecological


restoration of the site. The visitors can experience
the local flora and fauna in its natural setting.

Landscape Features

• Walkways with a minimum footprint so that the


surrounding habitat is not encroached upon.
• Broken stone paving as a landscaping element.
• Recreational landscaping for kids and adults
alike.
• Replicas of the local species for clear
identification.
• Standing area for observation and bird watching.

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Kole Wetlands Trail

The Kole Wetlands trail encourages visitors to explore the site and offers an
unusual variety of spaces to exercise in the fresh air and, at the same time, to
learn about the inequitable environmental qualities of the site.

The sensory path adds interest to the system of trails. Plants and flowers (with
different textures, fragrances, and colours), rocks, and ground surfaces border
the path. It can stimulate people with disabilities also.

The ropewalk can be designed as wayfinding for people with visual impairments.

• A boardwalk along the creek


• Meadow trail
• Sensory Path
• Ropewalk

The various activities can be:

• Children’s walking club


• School groups walking club
• Discovering wildflowers along the trail etc.

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)Source: The Seven Lochs Wetland Park masterplan and visioning study(

Diverse Aquaculture Trail

Observation trails can be created through the site which would allow for thematic walks and boat tours. The
landscaping will be an important component of the biopark. It would be planned to incorporate observation
trails and help to improve the overall appearance of the area. The trail could be followed on foot or by
boats. The traditional boats of Kerala could be used for the trails and trained guides could make the ride
informative along with fun.

The boat tours will also provide interactive, hands-on experience with traditional boats for the educational
and other groups. Self-powered pedal boats and paddle boats can also be provided so that visitors can
follow the trails on their own leisure.

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Birds of Kole Wetlands

The bird population of Kole Wetlands can be classified as


Migrants (Birds who migrate from other countries in search of
food), Seasonal Migrants (birds which migrate from other parts of
India) and Resident's who live in the Marsh all year long.

Species belonging to Podicipedidae, Ardeidae, Ciconidae,


Accipitridae, Rallidae, Jacanidae, Recurvirostridae, Glareolidae,
Charadriidae, Laridae, Podicipitidae, Phalacrocoracidae,
Ardeidae, Ciconiidae, Anatidae, Accipitridae, Falconidae, Rallidae,
Jacanidae, Charadriidae, Laridae, Columbidae, Psittacidae,
Cuculidae, Podicipitidae, are found in the Kole Wetlandsn and
Vembanadu Lake.

There is a list of species of birds observed from Kole wetlands,


which belong to the family of Sulidae, Ciconidae, Threskiomithidae,
Anatidae, Rallidae, Recurvirostridae, Glareolidae, Charadriidae,
Laridae, Hirundinidae, Strunidae, Muscicapidae Motacillidae,
Ploceidae that are not listed in 'Birds of Kerala' (ali, 1969).

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Kole Wetland’s Birds

Spot-billed pelican Darter Oriental darter

White Stork Little ringed plover Knob-billed duck

(Source: Internet)
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Migratory Birds

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Education

Education is one of the primary objectives of this project. This can be achieved
through various workshops and seminars, that will be conducted in the wetland
premises for adults as well as school children.

The Kole Wetlands Study Station

The study station offers a learning experience of Kole wetland behaviour,


water quality and the link between wetlands and habitat conservation on site.
These stations can be considered as outdoor labs offering many fun and skill
developing opportunities for children.

• Taking water samples.


• Documenting the Kole wetland flora and fauna.
• Examining samples back in the lab.

Other activities include:


• Flood control studies
• Monitor and test water quality
• Wetland comparison studies (urban vs. coastal)
• Soil testing
• Stream invertebrate study
• Erosion control study

Safe water access for wetlands studies such as observation docks, boats and
kayak facilities to be provided.

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Bird Watching

Distinct locations to be identified for providing bird watching towers and specially designed facilities for the visitors and other enthusiasts
to enjoy the views of the migratory and resident birds that inhabit Pallikaranai. Bird watching areas to be strategically located to provide
close-up observation of birds, plants and water flow. The viewing areas will be adjacent to primary and secondary paths to ensure easy
access. Bird blind offers children an opportunity for observing birds at close quarters.

The activities include:

• Plant identification
• Bird watching
• Counting

Interpretative signs and benches


to be provided.

)Source: The Seven Lochs Wetland Park masterplan and visioning study(

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Kole Wetlands Museum

• The museum will be done to international standards with interactive and interesting displays and exhibitions.
The museum is planned in such a way as to facilitate learning and at the same time attract visitors.

• This museum is the answer to the challenge of protecting local biodiversity. The project envisages awareness
of the fascinating ecology of the wetlands and raising the consciousness amongst the public on environmental
issues. This museum will be a focal point for interactive environmental education and research for schools,
educational institutions, eco clubs, bird watchers, enthusiasts, the general public etc.

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2. Agricultural Museum in Kerala - Agricultural University

Historically, Kerala had contacts with the outside


world, starting with the Babylonians as far back
as 3000 B.C.E. Later, the Malabar Coast of Kerala
witnessed the arrival of Arabs, Chinese, followed by
European powers like the Portuguese, the French
and the British. Most of them came for trade. And
spices of Kerala invariably became the most traded
commodity.

Setting up a museum in Kerala Agricultural


University can bring in awarness and add pride to
the countrymen and the public.This Museum will
engage people in the process of knowledge sharing
through various activities and museum experience.

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Introduction Panel Cross-Section of soil exhibited

1. Introduction Gallery 2. Landforms of Kerala Gallery

Historical agricultural/trade practices and its This gallery exhibits the properties of different land
characteristics will be briefed along with climatic forms like High-Land , Mid-land, and coastal soil
data, rain fall patterns etc. varieties of Kerala and its nature in a four feet height
realtime cross section. Its characteristics will be
detailed briefly.

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Midland region Seed Varieties Display

3. Crops of Kerala Gallery 4. Hall of Seeds

Traditional crop varieties and other crop varieties This gallery exhibits the seed varieties seen in
cultivated in Kerala will be discussed in this gallery Kerala to the visitors. Inspired from UK seed pavilion
along with the traditional and modern irrigation by Heatherwick studio, Inference concludes that
system followed in the state. showcasing the native seed varieties to the public
will develop ownership and pride on the plant/ tree
varieties which in turn will make awarness among
the public about the importance of native shrub/
plant/tree varieties.

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Farmres Pulling water Smart Farms | Floating Farms Wall Panel Idea

5. Gallery of Agricultural Machinery 6. Future of Farming in Kerala 7. Hall of Fame

Rather exhibiting the real-time agricultural This gallery exhibits the futuristic farming possibilities Kerala Agricultural Hall of Fame honours men
machinery, this gallery exhibits the scaled models responding to the climate change which is considered and women who have made outstanding
which will attract the children and adults from to be one of the major threats to the Kerala coastal contributions to Kerala’s agricultural industry.
different dimension and the miniature models of the areas.
machines (Both traditional and modern) can be put
it into sale which can generate reasonable economy
to the museum.

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Interactive sessions Nursery having pots, seeds, manures etc. for sale

8. Audio Visual hall / Multipurpose hall 9. Nursery ( Buy plants / Seeds / Manure )

This hall will display animations on agricultural After interpreting their knowledge with the museum
practices, interviews, statistics of all economy exhibits the visitors will cross through the museum
generated through agriculture, socio economic nursery which will have seed/ plant / manures for
surveys and other tailor made informations respect sales where the visitors can buy before leaving the
to each user group through digital means and museum.
temporary exhibits.

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Activity

# The Soil Recipe

Are all soils the same?


Can you figure out the
recipe for the soil in your
garden?

Here’s an easy way to


discover the recipe for
your garden soil!

What you will need: Horticulture activity for childrens

• A jar or pot
• A spade or spoon for digging up some soil Cattle - Human - Worm
• Water
• Marker This gallery exhibits the relationship between
cattle - human - worm which plays the most
This activity will mostly engage children and old important role in cultivation of agricultural crops.
age people where the knowledge sharing will Hands on Horticulture experience will be made
bring out a different dimension from them. for the students and intrested visitors.

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3. Interpretation Centre At Kerala Forest Research Institute

Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is a multidisciplinary team of experts


conducting research on tropical forests and forestry. Founded in 1975, Institute
is envisioned as a Centre of Excellence in Tropical Forestry to provide scientific
support for decision making on matters related to forestry, with particular
emphasis on conservation sustainable utilization and scientific management of
natural resources.

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To propose a forest interpretation centre where the visitor can experience the
nature from within the building and be aware about the environment and the
various forms of life related to it. The building itself should be experiential one
open to the nature around.

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The various galleries can be

• Orientation Gallery- Knowing the forests


• The Special Species Gallery
• Sounds Of The Forest- Experiential Gallery
• Extinction Gallery
• Climate Change Gallery
• Conservation Gallery

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Gallery on climate change Interactive displays giving information on the environmental degradation around
the globe.

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Proposal Of Museums

3. Museum Of Fine Arts, 4. Museum Of Performing 5. Elephant Museum, 6. Indian Christian Historical 7. Museum Of Musical
Thrissur Arts, Thrissur Guruvayur Museum, Palayur Instuments, Peruvanam

Guruvayur
5
2. Museum Of Literary 6 8. Bell Metal Museum,
History, Thrissur Nadavaramba
9
4
3 1 Peechi
Thrissur 2

Peruvanam 7

1. Pooram Museum, Thrissur 9. Dr. John Matthai Memorial


Museum

8 Nadavaramba

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4. Pooram Museum, Thrissur

Thrissur Pooram is an annual Hindu festival held in Kerala at the Vadakkunnathan


Temple in Thrissur every year on the Pooram day - the day when the moon rises
with the Pooram star in the Malayalam Calendar month of Medam. It is the
largest and most famous of all poorams.

Thrissur Pooram is considered one of the greatest gatherings in Asia which


attracts many foreign tourists to enjoy the beauty and traditions of this pooram.

The museum of Thrissur Pooram will be dedicated to the annual festival of


Pooram held at the Vadakkumnathan temple. The museum can have various
galleries on the different aspects of the 7 day long yearly festival.

The various museum galleries are:

• History Of Pooram- Shakthan Tampuran


• Flag hoisting
• Gallery Of Caparisons
• Gallery Of Musical Instruments
• Gallery of Elephants
• Gallery of Umbrellas
• Audio Room
• Gallery Of Fireworks

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Gallery with miniature display Of Pooram Setting GalleryOf Elephant Decorations

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Fireworks Gallery

Installation of mirrors in the Fireworks Gallery 7D show in Fireworks Gallery

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Gallery Of Umbrellas

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5. Museum Of Literary History, Thrissur

Literary lineage of the city dates back to early history of Kerala but it came
to prominence after Kerala Government set up Kerala Lalita Kala Akademi,
Kerala Sahitya Academy, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy and College of
Fine Arts, Thrissur for promoting literature, music and arts in Kerala.

A museum to showcase the literary history of the region. The history of printing
in Kerala and the various literary figures from Thrissur could be commemorated
in the museum.

The Akademi has a picture gallery of writers of yester years. The museum to
come up at the premises of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi at Thrissur.

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Printing History

Printing started in Kerala in the 16th century. It began when members of a


Roman Catholic sect known as Jesuits, who were engaged in spreading
Christianity in Kerala, set up printing presses in Kochi, Kollam, Ambazhakkad,
and Vaippikkottu. The first book was printed in 1578 in Ambazhakkad. It was
the Tamil translation of the book Doctrina Christum, the original of which was
written by the missionary St. Francis Xavier in Portuguese.

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The museum can have galleries on the various literary figures from Thrissur,

Kodungallur Kunjikuttan Thamburan Kunjunni mash Kovilan Balamaniamma

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The museum can have galleries on the various literary figures from Thrissur,

P Bhaskaran C V Sreeraman Joseph Mundassery K Kunjunni Raja

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Gallery having display on various writers and their contributions.

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6. Museum Of Fine Arts, Thrissur

Kerala Lalithakala Academy for Fine Arts is an autonomous body which was
established to promote art and artistic heritage. The Academy has an art gallery
for conducting exhibitions.

Proposal for a museum of fine arts in the Lalithakala Academy building.

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The museum can have the display of sculptures and Kerala mural arts.

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7. Museum Of Performing Arts, Thrissur

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi founded on 26 April 1958, under the


Department of Culture, nourishes and encourages various forms of dance,
music, drama and folk arts of Kerala. Apart from this basic aim, the Akademi
undertakes the documentation and preservation of art forms that are rare,
historically important and under the threat of extinction.

To propose a museum in the academy complex to exhibit the various performing


arts of Kerala.

Venue for International Theatre Festival Of Kerala

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The various museum galleries are:

• Kerala Arts Gallery


• Religious Arts
• Folk arts of Kerala
• Drama and Theatre Gallery
• Art forms of Thrissur Gallery
• Gallery Of Shadow Puppetry

Religious Arts Drama Religious Arts

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Koothu and Koodiyattam

Koodiyattam is an art form of Sanskrit theatre traditionally performed in and Chakyar Koothu is another related performing art form which is a kind of mono
around Thrissur district. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece act. This highly refined art form of narrating stories from Hindu epics and other
of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Koodiyattam performance stories from the Puranas combined with prevailing socio-political events, are
was confined to the temple precincts of Kerala in specially constructed theatres ideally performed in temples.
called koothambalams.

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Gallery of Shadow Puppetry (tholpavakoothu)

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8. Elephant Museum, Guruvayur

Elephant Camp at Punnathurkotta

Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, but the palace grounds
are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayur temple, and
has been renamed Anakkotta. There were 86 elephants housed there, but
currently there are about 58 elephants. The elephants are ritual offerings made
by the devotees of Lord Guruvayurappa.

The Elephant Camp is located at a distance of 3 km from the Guruvayur


Temple. This camp houses the 58 elephants in 11.5 acres of land and is home
to the largest number of captive elephants.

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The museum can have galleries such as:

• Introduction Gallery
• Elephants of Kerala Gallery
• Elephants and Temple Gallery
• Elephant Rituals Gallery
• Activity Area
• Souvenir shop

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Gallery Of Elephants

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Elephants Of Kerala Gallery

Guruvayur Kesavan Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju

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Elephants And Temple Gallery

Display Of Elephant Decorations

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Activity Centre Souvenir Shop

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9. Indian Christian Historical Museum, Palayur

Indian Christian historical museum exists in the Palayur Church complex in


Guruvayur. The historical museum has many objects of archaeological, historical
and artistic value displayed, which includes the vessels and articles used by St.
Thomas during his stay at Palayur.

The existing museum to be developed to a museum depicting the history of


Chirstians in Kerala.

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The museum can have galleries on:

• The church history


• Origin of Christianity in Kerala
• Way of living

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Display of paintings in the gallery Display of Church objects

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10. Museum Of Musical Instruments, Peruvanam

Peruvanam

Peruvanam is a village about 10 kms from the city of Thrissur. The village has
some 250 drummers, varyingly skilled. An average local is likely to either play
the chenda or be a very discerning connoisseur. At the very least, he or she
can “catch” the talam with an instinctive but unerring sense of the beat cycle.
The village heroes are its chenda wizards, men like the legendary Peruvanam
Kuttan Marar, Peruvanam Satheesan Marar, Cherusseri Kuttan Marar and
Peruvanam Shankara Narayanan.

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Proposal

A museum dedicated for the temple musical instruments to come up at


Peruvanam. The various Musical instruments could be classified as follows:

Drums or Avanadha Vadyam


Idaikka, Timila, Maddalam, Mizhavu, Maram and Chenda.

Gongs
chengila, ilatalam and kuzhitalam

Wind instruments or Sushira Vadyam


Sankhu, kurumkuzhal and Kombu.

Stringed instruments or Tata Vadyam


Nandurni, Onavillu and Pulluvavina.

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The various galleries are:

• Drums Gallery
• Gongs Gallery
• Wind Instruments Gallery
• String Instruments Gallery
• Ensemble Gallery
• Makers of Instruments
• Artists Gallery
• Souvenir Shop

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Display Of Musical Instruments

Chenda Kurumkuzhal Maddalam

Thimila Edakka Ilathalam

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Display Of Musical Instruments

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11. Bell Metal Museum, Nadavaramba

Nadavaramba is a small hamlet in the Thrissur district. Nadavaramba is famous


for its bell metal works. A living museum to exhibit the bell metal handicraft of
the region where the visitors can see the making process and know the extent
of work involved in the process.

BENNY
• A museum to display the traditional bell metal products of Nadavaramba,
to inform the people about the handicraft industry of the region.

• Existing workshops could be converted as living factories, where the visitors


can see the various stages involved in the making of the bell metal products.

• Souvenir shops for the display and selling of the bell metal products.

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Museum of bell metal products

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Living factory to showcase the lost wax method of bell metal making, where the
visitors can see the various processes involved in the making of the handicrafts,
which in a way can increase the marketability of the products.

1. Mould Making 2. Wax Coating 3. Heating Of Clay Coated Mould

4. Melting Of Metals 5. Pouring Of Molten Metal To The Mould 6. Breaking of Mould

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12. Dr. John Matthai Memorial Museum

House of John Matthai.

Introduction Gallery

This panel will discuss the History of how John Matthai House later donated to
form Dr. John Matthai Centre, then being converted to Memorial Museum for the
front line first generation economists from Kerala. Also it breifs about the galleries
of front line first generation economists.

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Dr. John Matthai Gallery

General Introduction Early Life & Education Early Life and Education - Education

Early life and Education panel discuss Education time line can be added along
about his birth, family, early education with photographs, Archival records of
in British India and master studies in academic performances, academic
London and Oxford. achievements by John Matthai and
objects used by him,since he was
Objects and clothes used by John a distinguished student who won a
Genral information on his time period, potfolio's and positions he managed
Matthai will be displayed. number of medals during his academic
in both interim /independent government and the corporates can be
career.
added before going in detail about his life and contributions to the nation.
Replicas of Archive records/materials
received from the educational
His excellency in economics can be breifed shortly.
institutions he studied will be
displayed as a part.

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Dr. John Matthai Gallery

Achievements

British government conferred him with King George V Queen Mary Silver Jubilee Medal - awarded in He was conferred the Padma Vibhushan by the
Companion of the Order of the Indian 1935. Indian Government for his contribution toward
Empire (CIE) in 1934 for his contribution Education and Public Service in 1959.
to the Tariff Board.

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Dr. John Matthai Gallery

Vision

Post - War Planning and Developmet

Though most of his proposal did not


come to the reality as he drafted, the
developmental plans proposed by
the Indian governmnet had traces
of it. Thus his visionary proposals
played a very important role to bring
in effective discussions regarding the
developmental plans.

Such visionary proposals will be


discussed in this panel.

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Dr. John Matthai Gallery

Interactive Display

Home Screen with table of content. News paper clippings

Archival records. Speeches, writings.

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13. Kerala Kalamandala Museum

Kerala Kalamandalam, deemed to be University of Art and Culture by the


Government of India, is a major center for learning Indian performing arts, especially
those that developed in the Southern states of India, with the special emphasis on
Kerala. It is situated in the small town of Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur, Thrissur District
on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river.

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Activities

A Day with the Masters Project in collaboration


with Kerala Tourism is an earnest attempt to
attract national and international tourists to the
inner aesthetics of traditional arts. Launched
the Cultural Tourism Project in February 2003
at the Koothambalam

• Performances of the classical arts of Kerala

1. Kathakali
2. Kutiyattam,
3. Mohiniyaattam,
4. Thullal
5. Panchavaadyam.

• Programs
1. Training in art-disciplines
2. Art-recitals
3. Demonstrations
4. Workshops

• Cultural Tourism

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Koothambalam (Traditional Temple-Theater)

Traditionally Kuttu and Kutiyattam were performed at the Koothambalam.


In the architecturally exquisite Koothambalam, there will be variety
programs on special occasions. Designed by Architect and Art
Connoisseur late D. Appukkuttan Nair.

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The Perfomance Art-Gallery

Exhibition of elegant statutes of different Kathakali characters and those of other


performing arts.

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Vallathol Museum

Founded in 1930 by renowned poet Padmabhooshan Vallathol Narayana


Menon.

Exhibits

1. The precious manuscripts,


2. Gifts which the poet received from various countries,
3. The different dresses he used on various occasions,
4. Photographs of vallathol with luminaries from all over the world
5. The audio-version of his select poems

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14. Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum, Thrissur

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum is a museum showcasing the richness, the variety and the evolution
of the Ayurveda traditional medicine of India. The museum is located in Thaikkattussery, near Ollur in
Thrissur in Kerala, India.

The Museum, the first of its kind in the history of Ayurveda, narrates the story of evolution through
a slew of media including artifacts, sculptures, scriptures and pictures. The museum, billed as the
first of its kind in the country, is a tribute to ET Neelakandhan Moos, the founder of Vaidyaratnam
Oushadhasala, an Ayurveda pharmaceutical company.

The Museum owes much to the rich and varied collections of manuscripts, books and documents
in the Library, an immortal contribution of the forebears of Ashtavaidyan Eledath Thaikkattu Mooss
family. The unique project is a tribute to these venerated supremos of Ayurveda.

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Exhibits include

• Descriptions of various branches of Ayurveda,

• An exclusive section on Susrutha (Father of surgery)

• A picture gallery(300 medicinal plants)

• A 3D-gallery (Audio Visual Theater)

• Diorama presentation of the history of Ayurveda from mythological period to


modern times

• An ‘Acharya Mandapam’, in remembrance of our ‘Ashtavaidya’ Gurus


‘Acharya Gruham’ in remembrance of the founder Ashtavaidyan.

• Library of texts on Ayurveda (a vast collection of literature and scriptures


used by the ‘Ashtavaidyas’, including many ancient manuscripts.)

• A digital library (CD collections based on Ayurveda and a Projector Conference


Hall for audio-visual shows and presentations on Ayurveda.)

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Identified Religious Sites In The Project Area

3. Our Lady Of Dolorous 4. Our Lady Of Lourdes 5. Guruvayur Temple 6. Palayur Church 7. Triprayar Sree Rama
Basilica Metropolitan Church Temple

Guruvayur
5
2. Brahmaswam Madham 8. Koodalmanikyam Temple
6

Peechi
4 1
Thrissur 3 2

Triprayar
7
9

1. Vadakkunnathan Temple 9.Peruvanam Mahadeva


Temple

Irinjalakuda
8

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Vadakkunnathan Temple

Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in


Thrissur. This temple is a classic example of the architectural style of Kerala
and has monumental towers on all four sides and also a koothambalam.

Mural paintings depicting various episodes from Mahabharata can be seen


inside the temple. The temple, along with the mural paintings, has been declared
as a National Monument by India under the AMASR Act. Thekkinkadu maidan,
encircling the Vadakkunnathan Temple, is the main venue of the Thrissur
Pooram.

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Brahmaswam Madhom

Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam is the traditional Vedic Institution at Thrissur,


imparting Rigvedic studies for the last hundreds of years. It is one among the
most ancient institutions in India, those teach Vedas with prestine purity from
its very formation.

It is situated at the heart of Thrissur, close to the Vadakkunnathan Temple.


Formerly this institution was aimed at the study of Rigveda only. Recently,
Yajurveda and Samaveda also being taught here. The Vedic students are
availing modern education also along with traditional training and teaching.

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Our Lady Of Lourdes Metropolitan Church Our Lady Of Dolorous Basilica

Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral is situated in the heart of Thrissur Our Lady of Dolours Basilica is a minor basilica of the Syro-Malabar Catholic
town. The exterior of this church features an Indo-European facade with pink Church in Thrissur. The third tallest church in Asia, it is famous for its Gothic style
spires. The well decorated underground chapel of the Cathedral is a major architecture. Built in fine Indo-Gothic style with an area of 25,000 square feet, it
attraction. The Cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month. is the largest church in India and its exuberant interior decorations include fine
specimens of murals, images of saints and scenes from the scriptures.

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Guruvayur Temple

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu god The Punnathur kotta elephant yard is the tethering site or home of the 58
Guruvayurappan, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala about 28 km from elephants belonging to the temple. Also called the Anakotta, the place is the
Thrissur. home to the largest population of captive male Asian elephants. These elephants
are donated by devotees to the temple, and often they prefer donating tusked
The main festivals of this temple are the 10-day festival in the Malayalam month male elephants.
of Kumbham, Sri Krishna Janmashtami in the month of Chingam, Ekadasi in
the month of Vrischikam, popularly called as Guruvayur Ekadasi and Vishu on
the first day of the month of Medam, once a harvest festival.

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Palayur Church

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayur is located at Palayur in The original small Church structure has been retained at the oldest site. But
Thrissur. According to tradition, it was established in 52 AD by St Thomas, one substantial improvements around it were carried out during the 17th century
of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. It is one of the oldest churches in India, by Reverend Fenichi, as necessary, without sacrificing the main sanctity of
second only to Kottakkavu Mar Thoma Church, North Paravur. It was part of the place. During the lenten season, the popular festival celebrated is called
the seven churches that he established in India; the other six churches were the 'Palayur Mahatheerthadanam' or Great Pilgrimage conducted under
established at Cranganore, Kokkamangalam, Kottakkavu, Kollam, Niranam, the auspices of Archdiocesan, when thousands of devotees, without caste
and Chayal (Nilackal). distinction, participate in the festival.

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Triprayar Sree Rama Temple

Triprayar Sree Rama Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Triprayar in Thrissur


district. The deity is Lord Rama and the temple is situated on the bank of river
Theevra. The temple deity is the presiding deity of Arattupuzha Pooram.

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Koodalmanikyam Temple

Koodalmanikyam Temple is a Hindu temple which is situated in Manavalassery


village in Irinjalakuda. The temple comprises the main structure, walled
compound with citadels, four ponds around the main structure where in one of
the ponds is situated within the walled structure. The temple is the only ancient
temple in India dedicated to the worship of Bharata, the third brother of Rama.
The temple is one of four in Kerala state that form a set called "Nalambalam"
each temple dedicated to one of the four brothers in Ramayana: Rama, Bharata,
Lakshmana and Shatrughna.

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Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple

Peruvanam Mahadev Temple is a Shiva Temple situated in Peruvanam of


Thrissur District. It is one among the famous 108 Shiva temples in Kerala, and
is the main temple of the old time Peruvanam village. The temple stands on a
7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil is
square-type which is very rare in Indian temples.

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Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple (Cherpu, Thrissur) Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple - Entrance

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Thrikkur Mahadeva Temple

Thrikkur Mahadeva temple is one of the few cave temples in Kerala, which is
located near Manali river in Thrissur. This temple complex is about 200 meters
above the MSL where the lord is in Swayambhu form - self-manifested. It was
originally a Jain temple and is a protected monument under the Department of
Archaeology, Govt of Kerala after 1966.

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Thrikkur Mahadeva Temple

The entrance to ths ancient cave temple complex consisting of many mantaps
is accessed through a flight of steps to get to the higher elevation. A waterhole
on the topmost part of the rock, which never dries even during the scorching
summer heat, is something astonishing.

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Identified Historic Sites In The Project Area

1. Shakthan Thamburan 2. Peruvanam Palace 3. Kudakkallu Parambu


Palace

Guruvayur

Peechi
1
Thrissur

Triprayar
2

Irinjalakuda

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Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Shakthan Thampuran Palace is situated in City of Thrissur and is named as


Vadakkekara Palace. The palace was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in
1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin,
well as Sakthan Thampuran is preserved by Archaeological Department. The
palace was converted into a museum in 2005 by State. The main structure of
the Sakthan Thampuran Palace has a two-storeyed building and a traditional
Kerala style Nalukettu.

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Peruvanam Palace

Peruvanam palace which is located near Peruvanam temple spreads in 3 acres


is a rich heritage of traditional value. The palace is blessed with so many trees
The ponds and shady trees can provide excellent resting place for Elephants.
Accommodation for 25 elephants were prepared for the Thrissur pooram held
in May 2017.

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Kudakkallu Parambu

Kudakkallu parambu is a prehistoric megalith burial site in Cheramanangad of


Thrissur disctrict of Kerala. The site has 69 megalithic monuments spread over
a small area. Different types of burials in this area include Topikkal, Kudakkal,
multiple hood stones and stone circles. The Archaeological Survey of India says
that these monuments were built around 2000 BCE. The Archaeological Survey
of India has declared it as a centrally protected monument.

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A long view of Kudakkallu Parambu

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Kudakkallu Parambu

There are many types of burial structures found on the site, the most prominent
and visible ones are the “Koddakal” meaning umbrella stone in the local
language. Out of nine, one Topikkal was excavated, yielded three pots without
any bone remains. Circle stones that act as markers for the burials below.

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Recreational Sites In The Project Area

1. Chavakkad Beach 2. Snehatheeram Beach 3. Thrissur Zoological Park, 4. Chimmini Dam 5. Peechi Dam
Puthur

Guruvayur

5 Peechi
Thrissur
3

4
2
Triprayar

Irinjalakuda

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Chavakkad Beach Snehatheeram Beach

Chavakkad Beach lies on the coast of Arabian Sea and is situated about 5 The Thalikulam Snehatheeram Beach is located about 25 km from Thrissur and
Kilometers from Guruvayoor Temple. In this beach, the river meets the sea is loved for its natural ambience and wonderful visuals of the coast. It is one of
known as estuary. It is counted amongst Kerala’s most popular beaches the best maintained beaches in Kerala. People flock here in large numbers to
because the beach is unexplored by domestic tourists. enjoy the view and children throng to the nearby park and occasionally there
are musical performances at the nearby stage. It is a welcoming destination
and is a highly recommended tourist spot in the area.

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Thrissur Zoological Park, Puthur

Thrissur Zoo or State Museum & Zoo, is a 13.5-acre zoo that opened in 1885 The existing zoo in city will be relocated to a 336-acre forest land in Puthur,
in a small area called Chembukkavu, in Thrissur. It is one of the oldest zoos in which is the Puthur zoological park, due to the space constraints in the existing
the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo. Puthur is about 10 km from Thrissur.
zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that
showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region. The Thrissur Zoo is 2
kilometres from the Thrissur City center. Being one of the two Zoological Parks
in the state of Kerala, it sees a lot of visitors on a regular basis.

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Peechi Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary Chimmini Dam And Wildlife Sanctuary

Peechi Dam is situated 22 km outside Thrissur city in Kerala, India. The dam Chimmini Dam is situated in Echippara in Chalakudy taluk of Thrissur District.
was started as an irrigation project for the surrounding villages in Thrissur. At The dam was completed in 1996 it is the largest dam of Thrissur district. It is
the same time, it catered the drinking water needs of the population of Thrissur constructed across Kurumali river, a tributary of Karuvannur river.
City. It serves as an irrigation dam, reaching out to the paddy fields in and
around Thrissur city. Setup in 1984, the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary lies contiguous with the
Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary. Visitors can view elephants, sambars, gaurs,
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered Malabar squirrels and sloth bears strolling about. The Forest Department
in Peechi. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- regularly conducts trekking and bamboo rafting programs in and around the
Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and area.
is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.

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Network Map

Legend - Distance from Thrissur

1. Agricultural Museum, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikara.


( 10 Km )

2. Interpretation centre at Kerala Forest Research Institute,


Peechi ( 22 Km )

3. Trikkur Mahadeva Temple, Trikkur ( 12 Km )

4. Vaidayaratnam Ayurveda Museum, Thaikkattussery ( 10 Km )

5. Museum of Musical Instruments, Peruvanam ( 12 Km )

6. Bell Metal Museum, Nadavaramba ( 23 Km )

7. Palayur Church ( 28 km )

8. Indian Christian Historical Museum, Palayur


Elephant Museum, Guruvayur ( 25 Km )

9. Kudakallu Perambu ( 24 Km )

10. Kerala Kala Mandalam ( 28 Km )

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Action Plan

• Discussion on the Concept Plan

• Revision of the Concept Plan based on Feedback

• Launching of Pilot Projects with CSR Funds

• Documentation of the Heritage Sites

• Preparation of the Master Plan

• Approval of the Master Plan by Government

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