The Literary Museum at Thunchan Parambu is a fascinating attraction for visitors, providing an insightful journey through the evolution of Malayalam language and literature. Exhibits within the museum not only highlight the contributions of Thunchath Ramanujan Ezhuthachan but also showcase tools and articles associated with many eminent writers from the past. The rich history of the language is vividly narrated through various mediums such as visual clippings, soundtracks, paintings, and photographs.
Thunchan Memorial Library
The library boasts an extensive collection ranging from rare old books to contemporary literature, making it a hub of attraction for scholars and researchers from across the state. Fully computerized and managed by trained personnel, the library offers visitors easy access to its vast array of books.
Grandhappura: The House of Manuscripts
Grandhappura houses a precious collection of old manuscripts written on Palmyra leaves. As an authorized center of the National Manuscript Mission, it covers a broad spectrum beyond literature, including documents related to science and arts from ancient and medieval times. This collection serves as a valuable resource for research scholars.
Thunchan Research Centre
Supported by the Thunchan Memorial Library and Grandhappura, the Thunchan Research Centre holds recognition from Calicut University. A serene atmosphere at Thunchan Parambu makes it an ideal place for knowledge pursuits. Many scholars pursuing M. Phil. and Ph.D. rely on the resources provided by the Thunchan Research Centre.
Paintings:
- Murals
- Edakkal
- Kalamppattu
- Christian Church
- Chithra Ramayanam
- Sri Chithira Thirunnal
- St. George
- Ravi Varma (‘Dha, Achan Varunu!’, ‘Kurathi’, ‘Kettilammamar’)
- Madhava Menon (‘Pakshikal’)
- K. C. S. Panikkar (‘Ponnani Chitrangal’)
- C. N. Karunakaran
- Namboothiri
- A C K Raja
- Padmini
- New Generation Paintings
Cubicles
Explore thematic cubicles covering significant figures and cultural elements:
- Thunchathezhuthachan
- Sankaracharyar
- Poonthanam
- Mepathoor
- Arnos Paathiri
- Cheppedu & Sila Sasanam
- Pracheena Manipravalam
- Era of Pazhamthamizhu
- Pracheena Gadhyam
- Nadodi Vazhakkam
- Niranam Kruthikal
- Pattu Prasthanam
- Nadan Pattukal
- Krishna Gadha
- Kathakali
- Krishnanattam
- Koodiyatam & Koothu
How to Reach Thunchan Parambu Museum
- Nearest Town/Main Bus Stand: Tirur Bus Stand, around 2 km away.
- Nearest Railway Station: Tirur, around 2 km away.
- Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport, approximately 38 km away.
