| Vadakkechira | |
|---|---|
| Vadakke Chira | |
 A view of Vadakkechira pond | |
  Vadakkechira  Vadakkechira | |
| Location | Thrissur city, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 10°31′47″N 76°12′57″E / 10.52972°N 76.21583°E |
| Type | Artificial pond |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
Vadakkechira (Malayalam: വടക്കെചിറ) is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India.[1] It was built by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board.[2][3][4]
- ^ Vadakke Chira (Thrissur) Wikimapia
- ^ "Vadakkechira beautification project to be over by Onam". The Hindu. 28 July 2006. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2009.
- ^ "Stone laid for koothambalam". The Hindu. 25 August 2005. Archived from the original on 9 September 2006. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "New life for a historical pond in Thrissur". The Hindu. 9 June 2007. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.