Description
Kuzhur is set amid cultivated paddy fields. The Chalakkudy River flows on the southern end of Kuzhur.
Kuzhur is a village located in the Chalakudy Taluk of Thrissur District, Kerala, India. It comprises the villages of Thirumukkulam and Kakkulissery. The village is known for its inter religious culture including Hindus, Christians & Muslims.
Many temples & Churches are located in this village.
The Kuzhur Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple, a significant pilgrimage center for Hindu devotees. Managed by the Cochin Devaswom Board, the temple is noted for its architectural splendor and the idol of Lord Sri Subrahmanya, which stands over six feet tall.
St. Xaviers Church, located in South Thanissery (known as before Vallattukunnu) is very famous historical Christian Church in this region for 2 centuries. The Feast of St Francis Xavier is celebrated in this Church every year on second Sunday after Easter Sunday. Other Christian Churches like St.Marys Church, St.Joseph Church, St.Sebastian Church etc. are located in this village.
Another notable temple near Kuzhur is the Iranikulam Siva Temple, situated approximately 2 km away. This historic site is associated with the medieval Malayalam poet Tholan, who is believed to have lived in or visited Iranikulam.
Kuzhur is famous for many cultural & religious events like Athirathram (historical pooja for rain).
Many artistists are from Kuzhur like famous chenda (traditional drum) vidhwan Sri.Kuttan Marar is from Kuzhur.
Culture
The eight-day-long Pooram (Utsavam), is held annually in the village. Ritual drum performances, known as "chendamelams", and panchavadhyam are performed on the festive days, and there is a procession of 15 elephants.
The Temple celebrates Utsavam for 8 days in Vruschikam. Kuzhur Ekadasi is the most important day of Utsavam (Valiya Vilakku). Several programs are conducted during these days in Kuzhur. Other noted festivals include Thula Shashti in Thulam and Thaipooyam in Makaram.
Kuzhur Mary Immaculate Church, a Christian Church, is located further south of the main junction. The Church conducts perunnal feasts annually for the local believers.
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