Churches in Goa bear testimony to the Portuguese rule in India and are ancient pilgrimage spots, portraying gorgeous architectural styles. Churches in Uttarakhand serve the Christianity of the state since ages. These churches also attract a number of tourists from all over the country. St. Mary`s Basilica is located in the Archdiocese of Bengaluru in Karnataka. St. Philomena`s Church was built in the honour of St. Philomena in the Diocese of Mysore in Karnataka. St. Aloysius Chapel is a Christian chapel in Mangalore in the state of Karnataka. It was built in the year 1884. St. Mary`s Orthodox Valiyapally is an Orthodox Syrian Christian Church located in Gangamma Circle in Bengaluru in Karnataka. Holy Trinity Church is located at Trinity circle which is a major landmark in Bengaluru. It was built in 1851. Hospet Church is one of the ancient churches in the Mangalore Diocese of India. Milagres Church is a historic Roman Catholic Church that is situated in the Hampankatta locality of Mangalore. St. Lawrence Shrine or Attur Church is a specimen of excellent craftsmanship and is a famous religious and tourist spot. Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health is located at the small town of Velankanni in Tamil Nadu. Poondi Madha Basilica or Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica is a Catholic pilgrimage centre that is located in Tamil Nadu. Our Lady of Snow Church is a Roman Catholic Marian church in Kallikulam, Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Churches of Rajasthan apart from being the religious centres also serve as beautiful tourist destinations. St. Stephen`s Church located in Tamil Nadu was built by Stephen Rumbold Lushington, the then Governor of Madras. The Bishop of Calcutta, Rt. Rev. Turner consecrated the church on 5th November 1830. Saint Joseph Church is located at Panagudi in Tamil Nadu. The Patron saint here is St. Joseph. The church is known for its many festivals that are celebrated with great aplomb. Basilica of the Holy Redeemer located in Tamil Nadu was built under the auspices of the Melaputhur Church in the year 1846. Thachanallur Pastorate is a pastorate located in Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated to the North-West Council of the Thirunelveli Diocese. Church of Our Lady of Light, a Roman Catholic shrine located in Tamil Nadu. The Portuguese had built the church in the year 1516. Churches of Karnataka are famous for their historical significance and intricate architecture. Churches of Gujarat are famous throughout the country as the religious centres for Christians as well as significant tourist attractions. Churches of Jharkhand are the monuments having religious as well as national significance. Churches of Tripura are an excellent example of the religious diversity of the state. Apart from being the religious centres, they also serve as attractive tourist destinations. St. James Church located in Delhi is an Anglican Church that is the replication of the symbol of Christian faith and the colonial religion that gained paramount importance in India after the Portugese invasion. St. John in the Wilderness is church in Dharmashala of Himachal Pradesh. This church of European architecture projects the colonial glass artworks. Churches of West India serve greatly to meet the spiritual needs of the Christians dwelling in this region. Being the testaments of magnificent architecture, these churches also attract numerous tourists from all over the world. Protestant Churches in India was established in the early phase of 18th Century. The churches in India mostly concentrated in Goa, West Bengal and other parts follow the Protestant doctrine of Christianity. Churches of Uttar Pradesh have served the Christians pilgrims greatly since ages. These churches are also the sites of tourist attraction. There are numerous churches in and around Chennai. Roman Catholic Dioceses in India are the districts under the supervision of Bishops. Churches in Puducherry, which have been constructed by the French, attract tourist from across India. Churches of Kottayam district attract a lot of people from all corner of India. The Christ Church and St. John in the Wilderness are the churches located in Himachal Pradesh. Churches of North India are part of the national heritage of the country and have the potential to catch the attention of tourists visiting this region. Churches of Telangana are symbolic of the secular culture and tradition prevalent in the state. Churches of North East India deal with the churches in the states of Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. North Goa is dotted with churches and chapels, which stands as the insignias of the ancient Christian architecture. Catholic churches in India consist of plenty of religious institutions which are scattered all throughout the country. Churches of East India add greatly to the national heritage of the country. In addition to being a sacred place for Christians, these churches are also visited by numerous tourists belonging to different religions. |