Thrissur with its rich history, cultural heritage and archeological
wealth is called the cultural capital of Kerala. Thrissur is the
west end of Palakkad gap through the low pass, between Nilgiri and Palani
hills. Thus it has been a most important place in Peninsular India since
Pre -Roman times. It is world famous for its Annual Pooram festival.
A cultural centre, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Academy
are located here. Best time to visit the city of Thrissur is September
to March.
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