4 km away from Mi Casa Tu Casa | Pallipuram church was built by the Portuguese in 1507 and houses an exquisite picture of Ave Mary positioned above the altar, which originated in Portugal. Surprisingly, the church survived the Dutch slaughter of Catholics and the Dutch even built a chapel and priest house for the church. Cherai’s cultural life would be incomplete without the festival at Pallipuram church, which takes place for 15 days. It is a wonderful mix of town and country; a combination of city fashion and age-old traditions reminiscent of English country fairs. The real passion of the festival becomes apparent on the final day when exhibitors sell their faded wares at a bottom price, and with everyone taking home the cherished memories of the past. In 27 August 2012, Pope Benedict XVI issued a decree and raised the church status as Basilica