Vadakkechira

Vadakkechira is one of the 4 oldest ponds in Thrissur metropolis of Kerala in India. It turned into built with the aid of Shakthan Thampuran and is one among Thrissur's well-known landmarks. It is owned by way of Cochin Devaswom Board. Sakthan Thampuran, Maharaja of Cochin, built four ponds in Thrissur metropolis for water management and irrigation motive in his regime. They are Vadakkechira, Padinjarechira, Thekkechira and Kizakechira. Members of the Cochin Royal Family and monks of the Ashokeswaram Temple used to have bathtub at the ghats at the northern aspect of the pond, and the public at those on different aspects.

Elephants was once bathed at ghats at the eastern aspect. The Kulapparas and ghats for elephants are reminiscent of 18^th and 19^th century architecture. A walkway is at the southern side of the pond. The re-designed pond has sculptural seats, gateways Padippuras, swimming pools, fountains, a gallery and a rock lawn. M. M. Vinod Kumar has re-designed the pond and its surroundings. He were given unique jury point out on the State Awards, instituted by means of the Indian Institute of Architects.