World India Kerala Thiruvilwamala

Thiruvilwamala , Kerala

Type of Destination
Pilgrimage
Languages Spoken
Malayalam & English
Thiruvilwamala Altitude
53m

Best time to visit Thiruvilwamala

Nearby railway stations

Airports near Thiruvilwamala

India Kerala Thiruvilwamala

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.

3.5 ( 1 )

Location & Places to Visit on Thiruvilwamala Map

View destinations and attractions nearby Thiruvilwamala, on an interactive map.

Show on Map

Freedom to make your own trip!

What you want, when you want and how you want.

Request a trip

Top 10 Places to Visit in Thiruvilwamala

Between 0 to 100 kms of Thiruvilwamala
All Categories
Adventure
Hills
Jungle
Beaches
Art & History
Religious
Total Attractions: 49
Sort by

Thiruvilwamala Tours & Activities

Total Activities: 0

Thiruvilwamala travel tips & reviews

Rate this destination

Got an insider’s tip that might help a fellow traveller? Do share it.

Post a Thiruvilwamala Tip or Review
POST

Other travellers left Thiruvilwamala reviews and tips for you

Be the first to give a tip or leave a comment

Get trip inspirations, offers and more.

In The News