Vadakkechira
Vadakkechira is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India. It was built by Shakthan Thampuran and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board.Photo: Hashpv, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Pond
- Description: lake in India
- Also known as: “Vadakke Chira” and “Vadakkechira, Thrissur”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shakthan Thampuran Palace and Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Castle
Photo: KannanVM, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace is situated in City of Thrissur in Kerala state, India. It is named as Vadakkechira Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran is preserved by Archaeological Department. Shakthan Thampuran Palace is situated 170 metres north of Vadakkechira.
Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Thrissur Corporation Stadium is a football stadium owned by Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Situated in Thrissur city, it is also known as Palace Stadium. Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium is situated 290 metres north of Vadakkechira.
VKN. Menon Indoor Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
VKN Menon Indoor Stadium is an indoor stadium situated in the city of Thrissur in Kerala, India. The stadium is owned by Kerala State Sports Council. The stadium is used for badminton, judo and weightlifting. VKN. Menon Indoor Stadium is situated 330 metres north of Vadakkechira.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thrissur and Mission Quarters.
Thrissur
Photo: Ezeu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Thrissur is a popular city and district in the central part of Kerala in Southern India. It is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, with numerous cultural institutions, art centers, museums, etc.
Mission Quarters
Neighborhood
Mission Quarters is a residential area located in the heart of Thrissur city, Kerala, India. It is situated next to S.T Nagar, which is the main commercial centre of the city.
Punkunnam
Suburb
Photo: Shyam Krishnan B, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Punkunnam is a commercial and residential neighbourhood in the city of Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is 2 km away from the Swaraj Round. Punkunnam is home to the renowned Punkunnam Siva Temple.
Vadakkechira
- Categories: lake and body of water
- Location: Trichūr, Thrissur District, Central Kerala, Kerala, Southern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
10.52986° or 10° 31′ 48″ northLongitude
76.21574° or 76° 12′ 57″ eastOpen location code
7J2RG6H8+W7OpenStreetMap ID
way 100152947OpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterOpenStreetMap feature
water=pondWikidata ID
Q7908113
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In Other Languages
From Malayalam to Tamil—“Vadakkechira” goes by many names.
- Malayalam: “വടക്കേച്ചിറ”
- Tamil: “வடகீச்சிரா”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ashokeshwaram Sree Mahadeva Kshethram and Paithrukodyanam.
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