Thiruvilwamala , Kerala
About Thiruvilwamala
Thiruvilwamala (Mountain of Vilwa Tree) is a tiny hilly region on the Northern Mountain Range of Thrissur of Kerala State. Located on the banks of River Bharathapuzha, Thiruvilwamala has famous “Sri Vilwadrinath Temple”, Five Shiva Temples, and Parakkottukavu Bhagavathy Temple etc. and thus we can term Thiruvilwamala as a “Temple Town”. Prominent Malayalam writers like V.K.N, Manasi, Divakar and Marshal hailed from this tiny hillock. Legendary Kerala Poet P.Kunhiraman Nair stayed in Thiruvilwamala on having fallen in love with the panoramic beauty of the place. Many prominent Kathakali artists hail from this Temple town. Madalam Players Late Venkichan Swamy and his disciple Appukutty Poduval were born in Thiruvilwamala. Thus we can say that Thiruvilwamala has contributed number of people who have contributed immensely to culture and literature of Kerala.
The village celebrates Ekadasi Festival with aplomb. During Ekadasi festival, a relay Carnatic classical music festival is organsied in the Sri Vilwadrinath Temple. Similarly the Parakkottukavu Thalappoli Festival which falls in Mid-May is another important festival which is celebrated with grand fireworks in Thiruvilwamala.
There are many hotels in Thrissur which offers a pleasant stay for many tourists. Enjoy the delicious Kerala Food and also don’t forget to purchase some “Kasavu Saree” from Kuthampalli.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Thiruvilwamala
Parakkottukavu Temple, Kerala
1.2 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
The main deity of this temple is Goddess Bhagavathy. This temple is located some 400 meters away from Sri Vilwadrinath temple in Thiruvilwamala....
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Nemmara, Kerala
36.4 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Need to get some feel of rural, then one should visit the Nemmara Village which is located on the foothills of Nelliampathi. The village is...
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Pothundi Dam, Kerala
36.7 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Pothundi Dam is the first stop over after crossing the Kaikatty Junction on the Nelliampathi Hill Station, the first stopover is the Pothundi...
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Dhoni Waterfalls, Palakkad, Kerala
38.1 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Dhoni waterfall is located in Dhoni hills near Palakkad. This area is a reserve forest and the surroundings make visiting this small waterfall a...
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Vazhani Dam, Kerala
38.9 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
The biggest earth dam which is built across Vadakkenchery Puzha is Vazhani Dam. The dam was completed in 1962 and spreads across 792.48 meters the...
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Malampuzha Dam and Garden, Kerala
41 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Malampuzha Gardens are also referred to as the Vrindavan of Kerala. A mixture of water features, tended gardens and lawns. There’s also a rope...
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Peechi Dam, Kerala
41.6 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Peechi Dam which is built across Manali River is the major irrigation project for the Thrissur city. Sprawling across 3200 acres, the dam is a...
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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, Kerala
44.6 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also known as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, was the first bird sanctuary in Kerala and is situated in the foothills of...
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Mampara Peak, Kerala
45.7 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Nestled at an altitude of 5250 feet, Mampara Peak or Raja’s Cliff is an amazing view point in Nelliampathi. The landscape is very coarse and so...
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Thiruvambadi Shri Krishna Temple, Kerala
46.3 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
The Temple is located nearby Vadakkumnathan Temple and an important participant in Pooram festival. The main deity of the temple is Lord Krishna...
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Vadakkumnathan Temple, Kerala
47.3 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Located on the heart of the Thrissur city, Vadakkumnathan Temple is often termed as the Kailasam or Vrishabachalam. The temple is a magnificent...
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Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Kerala
47.4 km from Thiruvilwamala - See map
Shakthan Thampuran Palace also known as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the...
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