Rama Varma Kunhjipilla Thampuran (1751–1805) or Rama Varma IX popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran (Sakthan meaning powerful) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin. He was the King of Cochin and his palace was in Thrissur City. City of Thrissur is the Cultural Capital of Kerala and Sakthan Thampuran is the very architect of City of Thrissur. Thrissur Pooram was also introduced by him.
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