Olarikara

Olarikkara
Olari
Town
Country  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 680012
Telephone code 487
Vehicle registration KL-8
Nearest city Thrissur city
Lok Sabha constituency Thrissur

Olarikkara, usually called Olari, is an important gateway to Thrissur city of Kerala state, South India. It is a major residential area in the city. It is 5 km away from Thrissur city. Several Hospitals, Temples and Churches are situated here. One of the E.S.I Hospital of the city is here. Like all the places in Thrissur, it has very good bus facilities. Olari is Ward 46 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.

History

The village got its name from a root story about the Temple of Shree Bhagavathy. Hundreds of years ago there was a Sacred Brahmin’s house where the temple is situated now. At the "Nadumuttom" of the house, it is believed that there was the presence of ‘Goddess Vanadurga’ and this Goddess was worshipped by the Brahmin with full faith. At that time the Brahmin was titled with surname "Ola" by the rulers. Hence the location of the temple was renowned as "Ola Irikkum Kara" which is later renowned as Olarikara.[1]

Important Amenities

Important Places to Worship

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