Thrippunithura or Tripunithura (Malayalam:തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ) is a prominent historical and residential region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India.

Located about 7 km (4 mi) from the city centre, Tripunithura was the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin.

Some latter day Sanskrit enthusiasts describe the origin of the name to "pūrṇa vēda puri" — the town of Vedas in its entirety.

Another possible origin to name comes from the meaning "the land on the shores of Poorna river" above doesn't give sense.

[citation needed] Thrippunithura is known as the Raja Nagari (royal city) and is one of the most prominent centers of traditional Kerala cultural heritage.

The palaces of the Cochin Royal House are renowned for being patrons of traditional arts, architecture, literature and music.

The town is also a prominent centre of learning for classical arts like Carnatic music, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam besides percussion instruments like mridangam, chenda and maddalam.

Tripunithura has many dedicated centers for stage performances and promotion of art established by the royal family[citation needed] Thrippunithura is part of the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency in Indian Parliament.

[4] The current elected Member of Parliament representing the constituency is Hibi Eden of the Indian National Congress.

The lake provides facilities for inland water navigation, with the Champakkara canal stretch of the National Waterway 3 forming its western boundary with Kochi and Maradu.

Thrippunithura has an average elevation of 8 m (26 ft) above sea level, with the areas near Thiruvankulam in the easternmost boundaries rising to 30m.