Koorkenchery
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Koorkenchery | |
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  Koorkenchery Location in Kerala, India  Koorkenchery Koorkenchery (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°30′N 76°12′E / 10.50°N 76.20°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680007 |
Koorkenchery is a southern suburb of Thrissur in Kerala state, India. It is a major residential and commercial area in Thrissur. The Sri Maheswara Temple is located in the area, famous for its Pooyam festival. It is celebrated at the temple on Pooyam day, of the Malayalam month of Makaram (January or February). Koorkenchery is surrounded by desams (areas) like Kannankulangara, Chiyyaram, Vadookara and Kanimangalam.
Religious places
[edit]- Sri Maheswara Temple
- Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Kannankulangara
- Olakkada Sree Bhadrakali Temple
- nirmalapuram St Joseph's Church
- St. Sebastians Chapel
- Christ the King Church
- Thoppil Sammooham Kshetram, Vadookara
- Achanthevar Siva Temple
- Keezhthrikkovil Temple
- Koorkancherry Juma Masjid
- Vadookara Juma Masjid
Educational institutions
[edit]- SN Boys & Girls High School
- JPHS & Teacher's Training Centre
- Boothanandha LP School
- Ramananda School
- Little Miracle Montessori Preschool
- SN College, Koorkenchery
Hospitals
[edit]- Elite Mission Hospital, Koorkenchery
- Metropolitan Hospital, Koorkenchery
