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Wadakkanchery




This place is usually confused with a place in Palakkad District called Vadakencherry .

''Uthralikkavu pooram'' festival takes place at the ''Sri Rudhramahakalikkavu Temple'' usually in the month of February . ''St. Francis Xaviers Forane Church'' is situated here. Many Mosques are also here.

The Thrissur - Shornur ''State Highway'' passes through Wadakanchery. The nearest airport is Cochin International which is 80 km south of Wadakanchery.

Wadaknchery has its special place in the cultural circle of Kerala. Many famous film and literature activities were born and brought up here. This includes film director Bharathan , actor Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Kathakali singer Kalamandalam Hyderali .