Kuzhur

Kuzhur
Kuzhur
Village
	Caparisoned elephants during Kuzhur Sree Subramanya Swami Temple festival
	Coordinates: 10°12′0″N 76°16′0″E / 10.20000°N 76.26667°E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thrissur
Block Panchayat	Mala, Kerala
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	680734
Vehicle registration	KL-64 Chalakudy
Website	Kuzhur Panchayath

Kuzhur is a small village in the southern end of Thrissur district of the Indian state of Kerala.^[1] The old Jewish settlement of Mala is the nearest town.

Other nearby towns include Chalakudy, Kodungallur, Angamaly and Irinjalakuda.

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 temples, including 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.

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.

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 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.