315,600 inhabitants and 1,854,780 with its conurbation. Thrissur has long been considered the cultural capital of Kerala. This is evidenced by the many prestigious institutions in the surrounding area, teaching the classical arts of the state. The town also boasts a number of temples. Thrissur is also remarkable for the splendor with which its religious festivals are celebrated. In September, for the Onam festival, men dressed as tigers lead a frenzied dance. For Utsavam, in March, elephant races are organized. Other festivals, in February and April-May (the very famous Thrissur Pooram), feature processions of elephants in golden caparisons. Thrissur is a relatively pleasant town to visit, but two days are more than enough to explore all its facets. The town is best visited during a festival. It does, however, boast a number of beautiful churches. The Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours is a grand Gothic edifice, white on the outside, pale blue on the inside. Its Bible Tower is said to be the tallest church tower in Asia. A little further down High Road is a beautiful little late 18th-century Nestorian church, Marth Mariyam Church. It features no representation of God or Christ.

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POORAM est la fête la plus importante et la plus colorée organisée au KERALA PATRICE ALCARAS
Dans les rues de Thrissur PATRICE ALCARAS
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