Thekkinkadu Maidanam is a historic open ground located in the center of Thrissur city in the Kerala state of India.

Historically, Thekkinkadu Maidanam was a dense forest where wild animals roamed freely, and it was used to execute criminals in ancient times.

During the reign of Rama Varma Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin, the forest was cleared, despite opposition from Brahmin priests and orthodox sections of society.

However, in 1934, Diwan Paruvakad Narayanan Nair transferred the maidan to the Cochin Devaswom Board, on the condition that it remains open for public use for festivals and gatherings.

The layout of the city of Thrissur branches out radially from this central point, creating a unique and organized urban structure.

Leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Narendra Modi have addressed gatherings here.

In recent years, Thekkinkadu Maidanam has seen several development projects aimed at preserving its cultural significance and improving its infrastructure.