Triprayar
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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Triprayar
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| nickname = TPR
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = Great temple.jpg
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| image_caption = Sri Rama temple at Triprayar
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|10.4136|N|76.1131|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Kerala
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Thrissur District
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| governing_body = Nattika Grama Panchayath, Valapad Grama Panchayath
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = Malayalam, English
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 680566
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 0487
| registration_plate = KL-75
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Thriprayar is a town in Thrissur District of Kerala, India. It is famous for the Thriprayar Temple.{{Cite web|title=തൃപ്രയാർ തേവർ സ്വന്തം പള്ളിയോടത്തിൽ പുഴ കടന്നു|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/thrissur/2021/03/25/thrissur-thriprayar-temple-festival.html|access-date=2021-09-04|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}} It is a part of Thrissur Metropolitan Area. It has one of the 4 temples which is visited in Nalambalam Yatra(Rama-Bharta-Lakshmana-Shaturghna).
History
The Thriprayar Temple{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2013-07-13|title=Preparations on for 'Nalambala Darsanam'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/preparations-on-for-nalambala-darsanam/article4911436.ece|access-date=2021-09-04|issn=0971-751X}} was originally under the domain of the Zamorins, rulers of Calicut. It later came under the possession of the Dutch, then Mysore Sultans and the rulers of Cochin. Now it is one of the several temples{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2015-07-15|title=Temples get ready for Nalambala Darsan|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/temples-get-ready-for-nalambala-darsan/article7423527.ece|access-date=2021-09-04|issn=0971-751X}} governed by Cochin Devaswom Board.
Geography
The town is centered on the Sree Rama Temple{{Cite web|title=Temples get set for Nalambala Darshanam|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/temples-get-set-for-nalambala-darshanam-karkidakam-1-1.2083574|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Mathrubhumi|date=13 July 2017 |language=en}}(Thriprayar Temple) Triprayar is about 23 km away from Guruvayoor Sri Krishna temple and 20 km away from Irinjalakuda temple, Kodungallur temple is 24 km away. The nearest railhead is Thrissur, 22 km east of the temple.{{Cite web|title=തൃപ്രയാർ ഏകാദശി മാഹാത്മ്യം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/astrology/astro-news/2018/11/30/thriprayar-ekadasi.html|access-date=2021-09-04|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}{{Cite web|title=Stay blessed with Nalambala pilgrimage in Ramayana month|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/stay-blessed-with-nalambala-pilgrimage-in-ramayana-month-karkidakam-nalambala-darshanam-1.2981815|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Mathrubhumi|date=18 July 2018 |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Thousand petal lotus blooms at Thriprayar too|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/agriculture/gardening/thousand-petal-lotus-blooms-at-thriprayar-too-1.5735454|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
Tourist attractions
- Aneswaram Siva Temple, Chemmappilly
- Y Mall, Triprayar{{cite web |title=Y Mall Thriprayar Thrissur |url=https://ymalls.in/ |website=Y Mall by Lulu International}}
- Sneha theeram
- Sreerama Temple, Triprayar{{cite web |title=Sreerama temple thriprayar|url= https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriprayar_Temple |website=Wikipedia}}{{Circular reference|date=August 2024}}
Educational institutions
- Sree Narayana College, Nattika
- Sree Narayana Guru College Of Advanced Studies, Nattika
- [Sree Rama Govt. Polytechnic College], Triprayar
- A.U.P.S Thripryar
Villages and suburbs
See also
- Sree Narayana College, Nattika
- Sree Narayana Guru College Of Advanced Studies, Nattika
References
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