Institutional History
THRIKKUR GRAMA PANCHAYAT
History • Socio-Cultural Heritage • Nature • People's life
Thrikkur Grama Panchayat is situated in the Kodakara Block of Mukundapuram Taluk in Thrissur district. Spanning the villages of Thrikkur and Kallur, the panchayat covers an area of 25.38 square kilometers. Comprising 19 wards, it is bordered by Puthoor Panchayat to the north, Alagappanagar Panchayat to the south, Alagappanagar and Nenmanikkara Panchayats to the west, and Varandarappilly and Puthoor Panchayats to the east.
Thrikkur Panchayat was bifurcated and Nenmanikkara Panchayat was formed pursuant to a government order dated August 12, 1977. Thrikkur Panchayat is a region of stunning natural beauty, bordered on one side by the Thrikkur River and on the other by lush green hills featuring breathtaking waterfalls.
This peaceful village, inhabited by people of diverse castes and religions, is situated approximately 10 kilometers southeast of Thrissur city. The Trikkur Sri Mahadeva Temple—a magnificent cave temple perched at a height of about 150 feet on the banks of the Manali River, which flows through the heart of Trikkur village—is one of Kerala's renowned temples.
Puthur Grama Panchayat
Alagappanagar Grama Panchayat
Alagappanagar and Nenmanikkara Grama Panchayats
Varandarappilly and Puthur Grama Panchayats
The name Drushpuram
In the manuscripts containing the poems of the scholar Krishna Pisharodi, Thrikkur is observed to be referred to as "Drushpuram."
Thr + Dikku + Ooru
There is also an opinion that the name Thrikkur was derived from its location facing three directions: Kallur, Thalore, and Puthur.
Thrikkoorappan's land
Another local belief is that Thrikkur got its name because it is the land of Lord Shiva (Thrikkannan), the ancestor of Thrikkur.
The name of Kallur
The name Kallur is believed to be related to the topography of the area. Ancients say that the name is derived from "Kallu + Ooru", meaning a place with a lot of stones.
Thrikkur, which was part of the Cochin Kingdom, was directly ruled by the king's minister, Paliathachchan. It is also said that Thrikkur, located in the village of Peruvanam, was directly ruled by Chittoor Mana and Grangat Mana.
Later, the administration of the Thrikkur region was given to Mullurkara. It is said that Paliam entrusted the local administration of the Kuruveetils in the north of Thrikkur and the families like Ayyanattu, Mangalathu, Kunnappilly, and Chakkedathu in the south.
The landlords who owned all the land in this area were not very happy. Until the agricultural boom, an agricultural situation prevailed here with these landlords and a large number of tenants under them.
Traditional Agricultural Life
The old social life of Thrikkur was closely linked to agriculture. People from various sections were engaged in agriculture.
Influence of the Caste System
In ancient times, caste-based distinctions existed in various areas of social life, including jobs and places where food was available.
The Life of the Lower Classes
Historical accounts of the region record that the lower classes faced social discrimination and oppression before independence.
Social Transformation
Over time, major changes occurred in the socio-cultural arena, and old social distinctions changed with the growth of education, social consciousness, and democratic institutions.
Thrikkur Sree Mahadeva Temple
Thrikkur Sree Mahadeva Temple is a cave temple located at an altitude of about 150 feet on the banks of the Manali River. This temple, which has been mentioned prominently in the records of archaeologists, is one of the important historical and heritage monuments of Thrikkur.
The specialty of the cave temple
The Garbhagriha, which is said to have been carved out of rock and built by the Shiva Ganas, is approximately 24 feet long, 18 feet wide, and 10 feet high.
Matikunnu Bhagavathy Temple
Matikunnu Bhagavathy Temple is a beautiful ancient temple located on the eastern side of Thrikkur village.
Kallur Shiva Temple
The main deity of the Kallur Shiva Temple, which the residents of Kalloor reverently call "Kallurappan", is Lord Shiva.
Holy Mary Rosary Church
Holy Mary Rosary Church, the western church in Kalloor, was established in 1874. It is a notable institution in the Christian heritage of the area.
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church was established in 1990 as a result of the efforts of about 200 parishioners who had left Kalloor East Church, Vellanikode Church, and Ponnukkara Church.
The presence of various religious groups and cultural traditions in the social fabric of Thrikkur Panchayat is notable. There are two churches in Kallur, East and West. The West church, Holy Mary Rosary Church, was established in 1874. The Vellanikode church was established in 1987.
Vellanikode Church is located in a beautiful location adjacent to the mountains in the eighth ward of the panchayat. Thrikkur is characterized by a rural social structure where various religious and social groups live in harmony.
Sri Ramachandra Iyer
During the British rule, Sri Ramachandra Iyer was elected as MNC from the Thrikkur Akkara Math.
Swami Ranganathanandaji
Swami Ranganathanandaji of the Sri Ramakrishna Mission, who received the first Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration, is a native of Thrikkur.
Dr. Ajaranandan
Dr. Ajaranandan, who went abroad from Puthumana Illam and obtained his doctorate from Bali University in Indonesia, is a native of Kallur.
International Cultural Presence
Dr. Ajaranandan's contributions to Thrikkur's history are notable, as he represented Indonesia at the World Religions Conference.
The river, mountains, and greenery play a major role in the natural beauty of Thrikkur village. The Manali River flowing through the heart of the village and the surrounding hills are the natural features of Thrikkur.
Thrikkur has special cultural significance as a region where nature, history, religious heritage, and rural life come together.
