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The Paramekkavu Bagavathi temple is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala which is located in Thrissur city. Sakthan Thampuran, the ruler of Cochin, divided the temmples into two groups for the famous Thrissur Pooram festival. These are the two main teams that take part in this grand celebration, considered the biggest festival in Kerala and South India.
The leading temples are Paramekkavu Bhagavathi temple, located at Thrissur Swaraj Round, and Thiruvambady Sri Krishna temple. Thiruvambady Sri Krishna temple is one of the main participants in the Thrissur Pooram. The Paramekkavu temple authorities also run a school called Paramekkavu Vidya Mandir. These temples not only play a major role in the festival.
Bhagavathi temple is one of the most important and well known temples in Thrissur. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi (a form of Durga) and is famous for its spiritual importance and strong connection to local traditions. The temple is one of the main place of the Thrissur Pooram, the biggest and most vibrant temple festival in South India.
Many people come here daily to seek blessings, offer prayers, and take part in rituals. The temple is also involved in education and social welfare through institutions like the Paramekkavu Vidya Mandir school. It's location is easily accessible and its centuries old traditions continue to make it a symbol of Kerala's rich temple culture and spiritual strength.
Thrissur bus stand is located at a distance of around 2.3 KM from the temple. You can take a local bus or taxi from the bus stand to reach the temple. Municipal bus stand is located at a distance of around 1.7 KM from the temple. You can take a taxi from the bus stand.
