Thrikkakkara is a suburb of the city of Kochi

Kochi

-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...

, as well as a municipality in Ernakulam District

Ernakulam district

-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...

 in the Indian state of state of Kerala

Kerala

or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

. It is especially notable for its significance in the festival of Onam

Onam

Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam and lasts for ten days...

, and in the tale associated with it. Thrikkakkara is home for the esteemed centre of learning, the Cochin University of Science and Technology

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Cochin University of Science and Technology is a government owned autonomous university in Kochi , Kerala, India. Founded in 1971, the university consists of three campuses, two in Kochi and one in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, 66 km inland. The university awards degrees in engineering and allied...

. Also the state owned Model Engineering College

Model Engineering College

Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara is an institute of engineering and technology in Thrikkakara near Kochi, Kerala in South India...

 is situated here.

Name & Onam

The name Thrikkakkara is an evolved pronunciation of the word Thrikkal Kara , meaning the place of the holy foot. This connects to the tale behind the festival of Onam

Onam

Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam and lasts for ten days...

, by which, this is the place on which Lord Vamana set his foot to push down Mahabali to the 'lower world' Pathalam. Interestingly, there is a place named Pathalam about 20km from this place in the same district.

Following from the legend of Onam

Onam

Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam and lasts for ten days...

, Thrikkakkara is home for the associated shrine, the Thrikkakara Temple

Thrikkakara Temple

Thrikkakara Temple is one of the very few temples in India dedicated to Lord Vamana. It is situated in Thrikkakara, a village panchayat near...

, where the deity enshrined is Vamana

Vamana

Vamana is described in the Puranic texts of Hinduism as the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu, and the first incarnation of the Second Age, or the Treta yuga. Also he is the first Avatar of Vishnu which appears with a completely human form, though it was that of a dwarf brahmin. He is also sometimes known as...

. The Onam

Onam

Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam and lasts for ten days...

 festival is celebrated here in a colourful manner. Devotees contribute money for public feasts. A large number of mobile shops make it a trade fair. A notable fireworks show is held towards the end of the celebration.
thrukkakkara in travancore state .61 naduvazhis jointly organise the onam festival under the leadership of the Maharaja of travancore.Ananthapadmanabhan the title holder is Chempil Arayan Ananthapadmanabhan Valiya Arayan participated the festival with the Maharaja of Travancore.

Areas in Thrikkakkara-Kakkanad Urban Area

• Kalamassery
  Kalamassery
  Kalamassery is a suburban region of the city of Kochi and a Municipality in the District of Ernakulam of Kerala state, India. It is a concentrated region of industrialization with several factories manufacturing chemicals and fertilizers, as well as IT companies...
  
  
• Thrikkakkara North
• Thrikkakkara South
  Thrikkakkara South
  Thrikkakkara South is a village in Ernakulam district of Kerala.-Areas in Thrikkakkara-Kakkanad Urban Area:*Kalamassery*Thrikkakkara North*Thrikkakkara South*Kakkanad*Vazhakkala...
  
  
• Kakkanad
  Kakkanad
  Kakkanad is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. This is the part of Kochi where much of its IT industry is based in. It is also the administrative headquarters of the District of Ernakulam ....
  
  
• Vazhakkala
  Vazhakkala
  Vazhakkala is a sub-urban area situated near the city of Kochi . It can be classified as a typical residential area adjacent to schools, colleges and professional institutions. Even though it is a suburb, almost all functions and facilities are available at this place...