In and Around Thrissur, the Cultural Capital of Kerala.

[Mathew]

We spent some time in Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, and explored some of the major installations. This travelogue, more a photologue is the explorations of these attractions.
I have contributed to TAI in these travelogues,
1. Mysoore trip
2. Vagamon trip
3. Summar Days in central Travencore
Also, few expos
1. AutoMoto14
2. Super Sports cars
Mainly an ownership experience.
This is going to be interesting out of all the above.


1. Kauthuka Park

I have not found anything about the Kauthuka Park in TAI. Hope this is the first coverage of Kauthuka Park in TAI.

The kauthuka park is located near potta, on way to Athirapally water falls. Kauthuka park is the effort of an ambitious man who love agriculture. Their web site, Athirapally waterfalls, Athirapally Tourist Places Lets have an interesting video, English narration. Many videos available in Youtube, but in Malayalam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX4ZcG4OVeQ

 

[Mathew]

This a private park, owned by Mr. Varkey Veliyath. Mr. Varkey belongs to family with Agriculture backgrounds. The park is on the way to Athirapally waterfalls. The directions to the park is made on each and every electrical post, and clearly indicate the way. The whole park in less than 2 acres of fertile land.

Mr. Varkey made the land in three layers. Underground layer, mostly for tunnels and water wells. Artificial Upper Layer, above the ground for trees with roots extended till the soil. Entry fee is 35rs, and special package for groups. The park is little away from the main road (athirapally road), and on the bank of Chalakudy river. The land is fertile, and have multiple ponds, big trees and home for many habitats.

He spent over 15 years to make this park on this shape. He is also known to poems, and write once when free. He made a make shift house on the big tree. He tries to make the message of community living. Rats, Birds, and Eagles take food from same plate. Upon his noise, the white rats come from nowhere.

The first attraction is an Eagle. He said, the cage of the eagle is open. He got the eagle having some injuries, and got it treated. He got some wild spider. He also have one stuffed giant spider, He said, once it was an habitat there. He got, similar other items inside the house. Check his house, photo in above posting, got one tree planted on roof top without having any soil. He tries to make the message on his Maruti800, and the bike.

 

[Mathew]

The location map as below.



Some photos. Mr. Varkey is explaining the stem growth mechanism. It is also called horizontal planting.

 

[AR Ram]

Wonderful!!!

Thank you Mathew for posting the details and pictures of this lesser known place.

Its true, there are a lot more attractions in and around us which are yet to be explored.

 

[Mathew]

Its true, there are a lot more attractions in and around us which are yet to be explored.

Exactly. Stay tuned for more.

Check his house in the earlier photo. Lots of items explains the importance of Agriculture. He got a water wheel, reconditioned, and preserved for display. These water wheels are once used for pumping water to paddy fields. Check his motor bike, with banners emphasizing importance of agriculture. He plant seeds on soil filled pipes. Once the roots comes out, gradually removes the pipes. Some roots are healthy, and will be retained. Other roots will be removed. Simple logic. Hence such trees grows from two meter high with deep rooted roots to hold the tree.









In one cage, hen, white rats, and eagles live in harmony. Interestingly, these cages are semi opened. All birds, and animals are free to move inside the park. Mr. Varkey showed us different nests with young ones inside. The tunnel to underground water well. He got different variety of fishes.



He received National Record from Limca Book, for single handed development of an Innovative Nature Park. Also, received national Award for Nature Conservation from Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions(SRISTI).

 

[Mathew]

small is beautiful, so is the nature theme park set up in a 1.25 acre residential plot by varkey veliath on the chalakkudy-athirappilly road. It is also educative and entertaining. He calls it 'kauthuka park' and people view it with amusement. –indian express.

 

[Mathew]

Many school managements arranging visits to this park as part of their tours. Mr. Varkey enjoy explaining and describing about the things created at the park to visiting students. He has not appealed for any fund for his park managements. He survive with the nominal entry fee. Please allocate more time, if you want to learn and understand all the interesting items. We took around 2hrs. Mr. Varkey explained most of his attractions. I was more on understanding his ideas, and forgot to take photos. only few photos. My family also listened and enjoyed his explanations. Me too enjoy little agriculture once when free.

 

[Mathew]

Few more photos. This white cute guy is looking for his master, after hearing his whistling sound. I too made such whistling sound, but no use. It pick up only his masters sound. He likes bread. Mr. Varkey keep one packet of bread while illustrating his attractions. I took only few photos, spent time more on listening.

 

[Mathew]

Finally, the topic got diverted to our vehicle. We too gave some details, and moved to our next place. The next place is more interesting due to Monson. The location is at the center of Thrissur. This attraction closed on every Mondays. Any Guess?

 

[Mathew]

2. State Museum and Zoo, Thrissur

State Museum and Zoo, Thrissur is a 13.5-acre Zoo that opened in 1885 in the heart of Thrissur City, Kerala, India. It is one of the oldest Zoos in the country, and is home to the wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. Entry fee 5rs for Adults, 3rs for kids, 3 Still Cameras, and 500rs for Video Camera. All days of the week from 10am till 6.30pm, except Monday.

We went there on Monday, and found it is closed. Then returned on Tuesday, and welcomed with heavy rain. We could not explore much due to heavy rain. This is a must see place. The reptile section is having lots of tenants. This is one of the oldest zoo, just check these old trees. I could not make myself room to capture it in a frame.

 

[Mathew]

Some more Photos.

 

[Mathew]

Did not take photos of reptiles section. It was continuously raining, and difficult to move around due to slush.

 

[Mathew]

Few more photos. This is a must see place. We then moved to our next place.

 

[Mathew]

3. BIBLE Tower

Working Hours:

10 am to 6 pm (Tuesday to Friday)
10 am to 7.30 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Monday Holiday
Lunch Break 1.00 to 2.00 pm

Bible Tower is well known for its height, it stands in 260 feet height and the highest church tower in India , the wooden door is in scripted with Bible words which revels the whole life of Jesus and the life of the Early Church in different materials. The infancy of Jesus is represented in Wooden Carvings. The healing of the sick is depicted in Stain Glass. The miracles of Jesus is represented in Brass Etching is shown There is an Oil Painting which tells The passion of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is depicted in bright Canvas, and mural paintings on the life of St. Thomas.

[The below photo is sourced from net. All credits to the owner.]

 

[Mathew]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwUvMdb6ZnM


We did a straight drive from Pathanamthitta to Thrissur. Stopped at our friend's house for a break. Vehicle view from Balcony. Thrissur is famous for posh houses. We found this interesting house on the way.