1) Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple:
Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple is one of the most visited and renowned religious sites in Thrissur, which attracts a lot of devotees and travelers each year. It is a beautiful Hindu temple where Goddess Kali, Bhadrakali’s incarnation is housed. The idol is around six feet tall and has been developed using fine wood from a massive Jackfruit tree.
The Thrissur railway lies closest to the temple at around a distance of sixty km. The Thrissur Railway Station is located around 60 km from the temple. Plus, the nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport situated at a distance of around thirty-eight km.
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple Timings:
Morning: 4:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple Dress Code:
For Men: Dhoti or Mundu without shirts or banyan.
For Women’s: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree.
2) Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple:
Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple is another beautiful religious site that one must visit while on a spiritual tour to Thrissur. This is the same religious site where the Shaiva, as well as Vaishnava philosophies, exist in harmony. The presiding Lord here is Lord Ram but the unique feature is that this beautiful idol has intricate aspects of Lord Shiva as well. The status of the temple is believed to be the same one as that when God Krishna worshipped in Dwarka. It is also said that the idol was lost after the city was drowned due to natural calamity.
The Thrissur Railway Station is the closest railway station to the temple lying at a distance of 28 km. It can also be reached by taking a bus or car ride.
Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple Timings:
Morning: 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple Dress Code:
For Men: Dhoti or Mundu without shirts or banyan
For Women’s: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree
3) Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple:
Sri Krishna Temple of Guruvayur is another popular religious site in the city of Thrissur. This temple as the name suggests is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The various locals of the area also refer to the temple as Bhuloka Vaikunta, which in turn means the “Holy Abode of Lord Vishnu on Earth”.
The Thrissur Railway Station is situated at a distance of around 25 km and the Guruvayur Railway Station is merely at a distance of one kilometer from the temple. Plus, the Cochin International Airport lies at a distance of 85 km from the temple.
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple Timings:
Morning: 3:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening: 4:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Dress Code:
The dress code for men is Dhoti with or without Angavastra:
The dress codes for women are Sarees, Half Sarees, Dhoties, Salavar or Pavadas with a blouse or other coverings as appropriate to their age:
Note: Modern dresses like Trouser, short skirts are not allowed: Girls below 12 years may wear gowns: No other types of dress should not be worn or taken inside the temple:
4) Mammiyoor Sri Mahadeva Temple:
Mammiyoor Sri Mahadeva Temple is another addition to the list of various religious sites of Thrissur. This temple is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is located in Guruvayur. The idol of Lord Shiva is also accompanied by the idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramanya as well as Lord Ayyappa.
The Guruvayur Railway Station is nestled at a distance of 2 km from the temple and can be reached within a few minutes. The Thrissur Railway Station is situated around 25 km from the temple while the closest airport is Cochin International Airport situated around 85 km away from the temple.
Mammiyoor Sri Mahadeva Temple Timings:
Morning: 4.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Evening: 4.45 PM to 8.30 PM
Mammiyoor Sri Mahadeva Dress Code:
Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple maintains a strict Dress Code for their devotees who visit the temple.
For Men: White Pancha, Dhoti without Shirt.
For Women: Saree with a blouse, Punjabi Dress with Dupatta, Chudidhar with Dupatta and Half Saree.
5) Chowalloor Shiva Temple:
Coming next is the very beautiful Chowalloor Shiva Temple. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it features outstanding architecture, which reflects the rich history of the area. It is conveniently situated in Kandanassery and is one of the rarest and unique temples in India, where one can worship Lord Shiva and his entire family together.
The Guruvayur Railway Station is located around 3 km away from the temple. Other nearby transport networks include the Thrissur Railway Station at a distance of 20 km and the Cochin International Airport at a distance of 80 km.
Chowalloor Shiva Temple Timings:
Morning: 4.30 AM to 11.30 AM
Evening: 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Chowalloor Shiva Temple Dress Code:
For Men: White Pancha, Dhoti without Shirt.
For Women: Saree with a blouse, Punjabi Dress with Dupatta, Chudidhar with Dupatta and Half Saree.
6) Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple:
Another temple worth exploring is the Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple while visiting the Thrissur District. This place is one of the most visited religious sites of Kerala. At any time in this temple, you will get to witness many saints reciting the pious Bhagavad Gita. The site of the recitation is quite soothing and peaceful. In this temple, the various devotees are served free lunch. Additionally, make sure to abide by the traditional dress code that is required before entering the temple.
The closest station is the Thrissur Railway Station that lies at a distance of around 3 km from the temple. Whereas, the closest airport is the Cochin International Airport lying at a distance of around 45 km.
Temple Timings:
Morning: 4:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Temple Dress Code:
For Men: White Pancha, Dhoti without Shirt.
For Women: Saree with a blouse, Punjabi Dress with Dupatta, Chudidhar with Dupatta and Half Saree.
Duration Required to Explore the Place – An hour and a half approximately
7) Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple:
Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple is another temple that you might wish to explore when in Thrissur district. This religious site is around one thousand years old. The temple houses the idol of Goddess Bhagwati. Back in history, the older idol was damaged after which a newer one was crafted using wood in the year 1997.
The Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple lies quite close to the Thrissur Railway Station. The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport lying at a distance of 55 km from the temple.
Temple Timings:
Morning: 4:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Evening: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Temple Dress Code:
For Men: White Pancha, Dhoti without Shirt.
For Women: Saree with a blouse, Punjabi Dress with Dupatta, Chudidhar with Dupatta and Half Saree.
8) Vadakkunnathan Temple:
The Vadakkunnathan Temple is another temple worth visiting while in Thrissur. It is spread in a large area of about nine acres and features four huge towers in all the four directions. There are three beautiful shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, and Lord Shankaracharya. The temple also features massive and concrete walls that are further beautified with murals, which depict various scenes from the epic Mahabharata.
The closest airport is the Cochin International Airport that lies at a distance of around 45 km.
Temple Timings:
Morning: 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:20 PM
Temple Dress Code:
For Men: White Pancha, Dhoti without Shirt.
For Women: Saree with a blouse, Punjabi Dress with Dupatta, Chudidhar with Dupatta and Half Saree.
9) Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple:
The Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple is believed to date back to the time of the origin of Kerala itself. This stunning ancient temple is quite popular and known for its outstanding architecture. The beauty of this temple is unlike various other temples of the country. For instance, most of the Indian temples are conical shaped while the main shrine of the temple is uniquely square-shaped.
Additionally, it lies at around a distance of 10 km from the Thrissur Railway Station and 48 km from the Cochin International Airport.
Temple Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Temple Dress Code:
All Devotees have to wear Indian traditional dress. Strictly avoid fashion, Western and stylish wears.
10) Poonkunnam Shiva Temple:
Punkunnam Shiva Temple is yet another temple in Thrissur dedicated to mighty Lord Shiva. The idol of Lord Shiva here is accompanied by all other family members, which is quite a rare sight. Some of the other idols that are featured in the temple are that of Partha Sarathi, Sastha, and Nagaraja. Various festivals are celebrated with much enthusiasm here the most popular one being the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. In case you desire to witness the grand celebrations here make your plans to visit the temple during the time of the festival. The surroundings of the temple are covered with lush green vegetation which adds to the tranquillity and spiritual aura of the site. Another good time to visit this temple is during the monsoon months as at this time of the year the natural beauty of this place is at its peak.
The nearest railway station is the Thrissur Railway Station lying at a distance of around two and a half km while the nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport situated at a distance of around 43 km.
11) Trikkur Mahadeva Temple:
The renowned Trikkur Mahadeva Temple is another fascinating temple that needs to be added to the list of religious sites to be visited in the district of Thrissur. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple dates back to the seventh century and owns quite a fascinating history. Initially, it was a holy place for the Jain community, which was later converted to a concrete rock-cut temple. In recent times, the temple is a secured monument and also one of the most powerful temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Temple Timings:
Morning: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Temple Dress Code:
For Men: White Pancha, Dhoti without Shirt.
For Women: Saree with a blouse, Punjabi Dress with Dupatta, Chudidhar with Dupatta and Half Saree.
12) Vilwadrinatha Temple:
The renowned Thiruvilwamala Vilwadrinatha Temple is another attractive religious site to include in your itinerary. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. One of the most attractive features of the temple is that the light from the Gopurams top can be seen from over a distance of around 40 km such is an impressive height of the Gopurams of the temples. It is also said that the temple possesses a myth of owning an underground Vilwa Golden Tree that lies below the sanctum sanctorum.
Temple Timings:
Morning: 4:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Temple Dress Code:
For Men: White Pancha, Dhoti without Shirt.
For Women: Saree, Set Mundu, Salwar Kameez, Skirts and Blouse Allowed.
