Thrissur, the cultural and gold capital of Kerala, is well-known for a variety of things. Every year, millions of people are wowed by the temple festivals known as Poorams, which are in and of themselves a tourist draw. Thrissur offers a plethora of job opportunities with decent pay.

Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams. The district is known for its ancient temples, churches, and mosques. Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful temple festival in Kerala.

Thrissur was known by its anglicized name Trichur until 1990 when the government decided to replace it with its Malayalam name. Thrissur was also known as "Vrishabhadripuram" (Kailasam of the South) in ancient days.