Why is Thrissur the Best Place to Live in Kerala?
Setting up home is a major decision with many factors having to be kept in mind; the main factor however is location. If you are looking to settle in Kerala, then Thrissur is one of the best locations to settle down in. It is rich with cultural diversity, natural beauty, friendly people and an interesting history taking it back to 1000 BCE to 500 CE.
The city nestles around a 65-acre hillock known as the Thekkinkadu Maidaanam, which is the seat of the famous Vadakkunnathan temple. It is also the location of the famous 36-hour long Pooram festival which sees the city all decked up and flooded with thousands of domestic and international tourists pouring in to witness this grand annual affair.
History
Thrissur rose to prominence when Maharaja Sakthan Thampuran became the king (1769-1805) and made Thrissur the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. He invited Brahmins and Syrian Christians from adjoining areas to set up their trade in Thrissur and ensured it became a major commercial and financial hub in south India. Thrissur was also the point of contact for the Persian, Greeks, Romans, Portuguese, Assyrians, Dutch, Arab and the English.
Cultural Hub
With Thrissur having been the melting pot of so many cultures and religions over the centuries, it has a rich heritage of cultural diversity today and welcomes visitors with open arms. It is also home to numerous academies that support the traditional art practices of Kerala. Thrissur is also the venue of the Pooram festival, the most spectacular and colorful temple festival of Kerala which takes place in the month of April or May.
Religious Diversity
Though Thrissur is historically a Hindu-dominated district, it is also home to other world religions including Christianity, Judaism and Islam; these religions are said to have gained entrance into the country through Thrissur district and its surroundings. As per local belief, apostle St. Thomas, came to India through Muziris in 52 AD and set up the first church in the country in Palayur, Thrissur. It’s known as St. Thomas Major Archiepiscopal Church.
The first mosque to be built in India is also located in Thrissur and is called the Cheraman Juma Masjid which was constructed around 629 CE. The initial structure was similar to Hindu temple architecture, but has evolved over the centuries. Thrissur is well-known for its famous temples as well, including the Vadakkunnathan temple, Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna temple and of course the most-venerated and much-visited Guruvayur temple.
Financial Hub
Thrissur has traditionally been home to numerous finance houses and is said to have been the headquarters of 58 banks in the 1930’s – according to RBI. Still known as the business hub of Kerala, many banks and about 2000 Chit companies have their headquarters here. It is home to a thriving tile-producing industry, jewelry-making industry, Ayurveda medicines manufacturing hub as well as being famous for its textile showrooms.
Tourism
Thrissur witnesses the highest domestic tourist footfalls in Kerala and is famous for its stunning Athirappilly Waterfalls, Peechi dam, elephant sanctuary, trekking in the Western Ghats and of course the Vadakkunnathan and Guruvayur temples. This has led to a thriving hospitality industry here as well.
Aside from all these, Thrissur is also home to some of the best medical colleges and prestigious educational institutions of Kerala. Excellent infrastructure, low crime rates and easy availability of jobs and business prospects make Thrissur the best place to live in Kerala. What’s more, Thrissur enjoys excellent connectivity to the rest of Kerala as well as the country via an efficient railway network and highways. The nearest airports are at Kochi (58km away), Kozhikode (80km away) and Coimbatore (115km away).
With Thrissur still being a growing city, the real estate industry is thriving and more and more people are opting to buy homes and settle down here. Many elite builders have apartment and villa projects in this city, including Vishraam Builders. With over 21 years of excellent experience in building quality homes and numerous awards, Vishraam Builders are known for their beautifully-architected apartment and villa projects in niche areas of the city and its surroundings.
They provide living spaces that merge with Mother Nature and appreciated by those with discerning tastes. Fully-loaded with delightful amenities and luxurious facilities, every Vishraam home is built responsibly without harming the environment.
