Padinjarechira

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Padinjarechira
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A view of Padinjarechira pond
Location Thrissur city, Kerala
Type Artificial pond
Basin countries India
Settlements Thrissur

Padinjarechira is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India. It was built by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned by Vadakke Madhom.

History

Sakthan Thampuran, Maharaja of Cochin, built four ponds in Thrissur city for water management and irrigation purpose in his regime. They are Vadakkechira, Padinjarechira, Thekkechira and Kizakechira.[1]


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