Kuzhur is a small village in the southern end of

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of the

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settlement of Mala is the nearest town. Other nearby towns include

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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 Chalakudy taluk comes under Irinjalakuda Revenue Division of Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is one of the 77 taluks of Kerala. Chalakudy taluk was formed in the year 2013 by the UDF Government, led by Oommen Chandy. 31 villages from the ...

Thrissur District Thrissur (), anglicised as Trichur, is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala. It is situated in the central region of the state. Spanning an area of about , th ...

, Kerala, India. It comprises the villages of

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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

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, 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 തെക്കൻ താണിശ്ശേരി പളളി(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.

Education

* Govt. HS, Kuzhur * Govt. HSS, Iranikulam * St. Antony's Girls HS, South Thanissery * St. Xavier's LPS, South Thanissery * Govt. UPS, Kundur * St. Joseph of Tarbes School, Kundoor * SKV LPS, Eravathur

Culture

The eight-day-long

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(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 Utsava (), also referred to as Utsavam, generally means a festival or celebration or any joyous occasion, mostly associated with Hinduism. It also carries the meaning of delight, merriment and pleasure. The Sanskrit word ''utsava'' comes from ...

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.

Sports

Kuzhur has a Panchayat stadium.

Image gallery

image:Kuzhur Panchayath.jpg, Kuzhur Panchayath office image:Pooram - Kuzhur Sree Subramanya Swami Temple.jpg, Pooram at Kuzhur Sree Subramanya Swami Temple image:Kuzhur temple.jpg, Sree Subramanya Swami Temple, Kuzhur image:കുഴൂർ നാരായണൻ‌കുളങ്ങര ക്ഷേത്രം.jpg, Narayanan Kulangara Temple image:Kuda Mattam during pooram at Kuzhur Sree Subramanya Swami Temple.jpg, Kuda Mattam during pooram at Kuzhur Sree Subramanya Swami Temple image:Kudamattam during Pooram - Kuzhur Sree Subramanya Swami Temple.jpg, Kudamattam during Pooram - Kuzhur Sree Subramanya Swami Temple

References

{{Thrissur district http://lsgkerala.in/kuzhurpanchayat/ Villages in Thrissur district