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  Thrissur Rituals worshiping gods are bound to be associated with all kinds of pilgrimage, but when consequently taking form of huge festivals, they erode the boundaries of nationalities and religions. A resplendent example of this logical flow of events makes Thrissur in Kerala shine on the religious as well as tourism world map. Who would be able to deny one memorable day spent in watching the activities of Thrissur Pooram? But this is not all one of the largest city of this southern state has on display. The city has religious and cultural roots that bind the history of the place so strongly that it is not easy to separate the two. Temples, museums, churches, art centers and the lush Nature for which Kerala is world renowned are some of the aspects of this cultural and spiritual capital of this southern state of India. One of these aspects is related with festival of Thrissur Pooram, celebrated in the Vadakkunnathan temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Around this sacred space of 64...