{"id":26847,"date":"2024-05-20T12:25:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T12:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=26847"},"modified":"2024-09-19T12:32:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T12:32:35","slug":"most-famous-church-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Most Popular Churches in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The colonial culture of India has led to the construction of many churches in different parts of the country because it has been ruled by the British, French, Dutch, and Portuguese for a long time. If you think all churches look the same, then it&#8217;s time you start exploring the several famous and historic churches in India. They have been around for centuries, and some still look beautiful today.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#check-out-these-10-famous-churches-in-india\" >Check out these 10 famous churches in India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#1-basilica-of-bom-jesus-goa\" >1. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#2-pauls-cathedral-kolkata\" >2. Paul\u2019s Cathedral, Kolkata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#3-francis-church-kerala\" >3. Francis Church, Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#4-velankanni-church-tamil-nadu-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%98largest-or-biggest-church-in-india\" >4. Velankanni Church, Tamil Nadu \u2013 \u2018Largest or Biggest Church in India\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#5-christ-church-shimla\" >5. Christ Church, Shimla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#6-san-thome-basilica-chennai\" >6. San Thome Basilica, Chennai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#7-mount-mary-church-mumbai\" >7. Mount Mary Church, Mumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#8-thomas-church-kerala\" >8. Thomas Church, Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#9-basilica-of-our-lady-of-dolours-thrissur\" >9. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolour\u2019s, Thrissur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#10-immaculate-conception-cathedral-pondicherry\" >10. Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#faqs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#1-which-is-the-largest-church-in-india\" >1. Which is the largest church in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#2-which-is-the-oldest-church-in-india\" >2. Which is the oldest church in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#3-what-is-the-tallest-church-in-india\" >3. What is the tallest church in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#4-where-is-the-basilica-of-bom-jesus-located\" >4. Where is the Basilica of Bom Jesus located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#5-what-are-some-famous-churches-in-tamil-nadu\" >5. What are some famous churches in Tamil Nadu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#6-are-there-any-famous-churches-in-kerala\" >6. Are there any famous churches in Kerala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#7-which-church-in-india-is-a-unesco-world-heritage-site\" >7. Which church in India is a UNESCO World Heritage site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#8-what-are-some-must-visit-churches-in-mumbai\" >8. What are some must-visit churches in Mumbai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#9-which-is-the-largest-catholic-church-in-india\" >9. Which is the largest Catholic church in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#10-which-is-the-biggest-church-in-kerala\" >10. Which is the biggest church in Kerala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#11-what-are-some-famous-churches-in-chennai\" >11. What are some famous churches in Chennai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#12-which-is-the-largest-catholic-church-in-india\" >12. Which is the largest Catholic church in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#13-what-is-a-must-visit-church-in-kolkata\" >13. What is a must-visit church in Kolkata?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-church-in-india\/#14-which-famous-church-is-located-in-goa\" >14. Which famous church is located in Goa?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"check-out-these-10-famous-churches-in-india\"><\/span>Check out these 10 famous churches in India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-basilica-of-bom-jesus-goa\"><\/span><strong>1. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26852 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Bom-Jesus-Goa.jpeg\" alt=\"Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Bom-Jesus-Goa.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Bom-Jesus-Goa-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Bom-Jesus-Goa-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Bom-Jesus-Goa-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, The Basilica of Bom Jesus is one of the popular tourist spots situated in Old Goa and was built in 1605 AD. The Basilica holds the remains of St. Francis Xavier, one of the founders of the Jesuits.<\/p>\n<p>The catholic basilica is both a pilgrimage center and an iconic monument of all the churches and convents. It has baroque-style architecture and Portuguese Colonial architecture. A large crowd gathers at the church when the preserved body of Saint Francis Xavier is put on display.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-best-places-to-visit-in-october-attractions\/\">Where to Travel in India During October<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 9:00 AM &#8211; 6:30 PM (Monday to Saturday), 10:30 AM &#8211; 6:30 PM (Sunday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Guided tours, attending mass, exploring the nearby Se Cathedral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit during the Feast of St. Francis Xavier in December for a vibrant experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Archaeological Museum, Church of St. Cajetan, Se Cathedral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road; taxis, auto-rickshaws, and local buses are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Old Goa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Goa Travel Itineraries:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-mumbai-goa-tour.html\">6 Days Goa Mumbai Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/15-days-delhi-rajasthan-mumbai-goa-itinerary.html\">15 Days Rajasthan Goa Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-and-goa-trip.html\">9 Days Delhi Agra Jaipur Goa Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">11 Days Goa With Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-honeymoon-tours-3-nights-4-days.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Goa Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-pauls-cathedral-kolkata\"><\/span><strong>2. Paul\u2019s Cathedral, Kolkata<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26853 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pauls-Cathedral-Kolkata-West-Bengal.jpg\" alt=\"Paul\u2019s Cathedral, Kolkata West Bengal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pauls-Cathedral-Kolkata-West-Bengal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pauls-Cathedral-Kolkata-West-Bengal-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pauls-Cathedral-Kolkata-West-Bengal-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pauls-Cathedral-Kolkata-West-Bengal-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>St. Paul Cathedral Church was noted for its Indo-Gothic style architecture constructed in 1847, dedicated to Paul the Apostle, a Christian apostle. Cathedral is known to be the largest church in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kolkata-tours\/\">Kolkata<\/a> and the first Anglican cathedral in Asia.<\/p>\n<p>The church has beautiful arched windows and the frescoes inside the church which are noteworthy. The best time to visit the church is on Christmas Eve which is celebrated each year with people of all religions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-travel-guide-to-visit-munnar\/\">Exploring Munnar: A Complete Travel Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 9:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM &#8211; 6:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Sightseeing, attending services, visiting the library<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit during Christmas for beautiful decorations and services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Eden Gardens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Easily reachable by metro (Maidan Station) and local transport (buses, taxis).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Maidan, Kolkata<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>West Bengal Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-darjeeling-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Darjeeling Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-darjeeling-and-gangtok-tour-package.html\">7 Days Darjeeling &amp; Gangtok Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gangtok-kalimpong-darjeeling-tour.html\">6 Days Gangtok Kalimpong Darjeeling Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-sundarban-tour-itinerary.html\">2 Nights 3 Days Sundarban Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-francis-church-kerala\"><\/span><strong>3. Francis Church, Kerala<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26854 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Francis-Church-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Francis Church, Kerala\" width=\"920\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Francis-Church-Kerala.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Francis-Church-Kerala-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Francis-Church-Kerala-768x641.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Church of Saint Francis is one of the oldest European Churches established in India in 1503. It has the European style of architecture which was constructed by the Portuguese. The church has its cultural and historical significance as it signifies the colonial war of European dominance in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The explorer, Vasco da Gama took his last breath at this church in the year 1524 during his third visit to India. Travelers from all across the world come to see the tombstone of Gama, the explorer.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 7:00 AM &#8211; 6:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Exploring the church, learning about its history, visiting Vasco da Gama\u2019s tomb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Best visited in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road; taxis and auto-rickshaws are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Fort Kochi, Kerala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Packages for Suggested Kerala Trip:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days Kerala Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-kerala-itinerary.html\">Kerala Tour for 7 Nights 8 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-munnar-alleppey-itinerary.html\">Munnar Alleppey Trip 4 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Days Kerala Travel Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">11 Days Goa Kerala Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-kerala-itinerary.html\">Kerala Holiday for 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Click Kerala More Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-velankanni-church-tamil-nadu-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%98largest-or-biggest-church-in-india\"><\/span><strong>4. Velankanni Church, Tamil Nadu \u2013 \u2018Largest or Biggest Church in India\u2019<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26855 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Velankanni-Church-Tamil-Nadu.jpg\" alt=\"Velankanni Church, Tamil Nadu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Velankanni-Church-Tamil-Nadu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Velankanni-Church-Tamil-Nadu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Velankanni-Church-Tamil-Nadu-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Velankanni-Church-Tamil-Nadu-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Velankanni Church, also known as the Basilica of our lady of Good Health or Sanctuary of Our Lady of Velankanni, is one of the country\u2019s biggest shrines located on the sandy shores of the Bay of Bengal, in Velankanni town in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tamilnadu-tours\/\">Tamil Nadu<\/a>, India. The shrine was built with Gothic-style architecture in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century. The church is also tagged as the \u2018Lourdes of East\u2019 and is believed when the devotees offer candles to the mother, their illness is cured.<\/p>\n<p>The shrine is one of those few churches in the country where the mother is dressed in an Indian saree. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful Catholic churches in Southern India.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 5:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Pilgrimage, attending masses, participating in the annual festival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit during the Feast of Our Lady of Good Health in September for a spiritual experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Velankanni Beach, Nagapattinam Port, Our Lady\u2019s Tank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road and rail; taxis, auto-rickshaws, and local buses are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Velankanni, Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Tamil Nadu Holiday Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-tamilnadu-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days Tamilnadu Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-tirupati-madurai-rameshwaram-kanyakumari-itinerary.html\">Tamil Nadu Tour for 6 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-days-tirupati-tour-tinerary.html\">Chennai Kanchipuram Mahabalipuram Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-pondicherry-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Pondicherry Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-days-2-nights-mahabalipuram-chennai-tour-packages.html\">3 Days Mahabalipuram Chennai Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-mysore-ooty-kodaikanal-from-bangalore.html\">Mysore Ooty Kodaikanal Trip 6 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-christ-church-shimla\"><\/span><strong>5. Christ Church, Shimla<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26856 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christ-Church-Shimla.jpg\" alt=\"Christ Church, Shimla\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christ-Church-Shimla.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christ-Church-Shimla-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christ-Church-Shimla-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christ-Church-Shimla-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Christ Church is located in the natural beauty of the hill station, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/shimla-tours\/\">Shimla<\/a> which looks stunning during the winter season. On Christmas eve, you can experience the freezing snowfall giving an enchanting view. The sacred church is the second oldest church in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/north-india-tours\/\">North India<\/a> built in the Neo-Gothic architectural style in 1857.<\/p>\n<p>The church has 5 glass windows that represent the virtues of Christianity that is faith, hope, humility, patience, and charity.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 8:00 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Sightseeing, attending services, exploring the stained glass windows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit in the evening to see the church illuminated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: The Ridge, Mall Road, Jakhoo Temple, Shimla State Museum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Easily reachable by road; local taxis and buses are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: The Ridge, Shimla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for Himachal:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"ListAttraction\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-shimla-manali-tour-from-delhi.html\">Shimla Manali Tour 6 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-shimla-manali-dharamshala-tour.html\">7 Days Shimla Manali Dharamshala Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-dharamshala-dalhousie-tour-from-delhi.html\">Dharamshala Dalhousie Package 5 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-spiti-valley-tour-itinerary-from-delhi.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Spiti Valley Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-shimla-manali-tour-from-delhi.html\">8 Days Shimla Manali Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/himachal-tours\/\">Check Himachal More Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-san-thome-basilica-chennai\"><\/span><strong>6. San Thome Basilica, Chennai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26857 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/San-Thome-Basilica-Chennai.jpg\" alt=\"San Thome Basilica, Chennai\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/San-Thome-Basilica-Chennai.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/San-Thome-Basilica-Chennai-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/San-Thome-Basilica-Chennai-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>San Thome Church, also known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica is a Roman Catholic Basilica built in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century over the tomb of St. Thomas, an apostle of Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/chennai-tours\/\">Chennai in Tamil Nadu<\/a>, the church was built in the style of Neo-Gothic architecture in the late 19<sup>th <\/sup>century, having 16 windows and 34 stained glasses with a main stained glass representing <strong>\u201cSaint Thomas Touching the wound of Jesus Christ\u201d.<\/strong> There\u2019s also a museum inside the church which is also a key attraction.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 6:00 AM &#8211; 8:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Exploring the museum, attending services, visiting the tomb of St. Thomas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit the museum to learn about the history of St. Thomas and Christianity in India.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Marina Beach, Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road; local buses and taxis are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Santhome, Chennai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-mount-mary-church-mumbai\"><\/span><strong>7. Mount Mary Church, Mumbai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26858 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mount-Mary-Church-Mumbai.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Mary Church, Mumbai\" width=\"1200\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mount-Mary-Church-Mumbai.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mount-Mary-Church-Mumbai-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mount-Mary-Church-Mumbai-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mount-Mary-Church-Mumbai-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also known as The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount Mary, the church is located in the Bandra neighborhood of Bombay. The basilica has Gothic Revival architecture which is almost 100 years old. The festival of the nativity of St Mary which is the occasion of the Virgin Mary\u2019s birthday is celebrated on 8<sup>th<\/sup> September as a week-long celebration. Thousands of tourists, pilgrims, and devotees attend the annual feast also known as the<strong> \u2018Bandra fair\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The church is visited by people of all religions and beliefs for the sake of peace and tranquillity. Devotees offer flowers, candles, and other worshipping offerings at the church.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 6:00 AM &#8211; 8:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Attending masses, participating in the Bandra Fair, enjoying the sea views<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit during the Bandra Fair in September for a lively experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Bandstand Promenade, Carter Road, Bandra Fort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road and rail; taxis and auto-rickshaws are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Bandra, Mumbai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for Mumbai:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/mumbai-itinerary-for-2-nights-3-days.html\">Mumbai Packages for 5 days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/rajasthan-and-mumbai-itinerary.html\">Rajasthan and Mumbai Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-tour-from-mumbai.html\">South India Itinerary from Mumbai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/delhi-agra-jaipur-amritsar-tour-from-mumbai.html\">Delhi Agra Jaipur Amritsar Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/mumbai-tours\/\">Check More Packages for Mumbai<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-thomas-church-kerala\"><\/span><strong>8. <\/strong><strong>Thomas Church, Kerala<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26859 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thomas-Church-Palayoor-Thrissur-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Church, Palayoor, Thrissur Kerala\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thomas-Church-Palayoor-Thrissur-Kerala.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thomas-Church-Palayoor-Thrissur-Kerala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thomas-Church-Palayoor-Thrissur-Kerala-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thomas-Church-Palayoor-Thrissur-Kerala-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The St. Thomas Church is the oldest Christian church located at Palayoor in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/thrissur-tours\/\">Thrissur<\/a> district in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala<\/a>, India. The church is believed to be one among the seven churches established by St. Thomasin 52 A.D. St. Thomas spread the teaching of Christianity in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/south-india-tours\/\">South India<\/a>. The two-day annual festival known as the Palayur Church Festival is held each year with vibrant pageants, orchestra, and fireworks. The church is situated on the hilltop offering a great experience to pray.<\/p>\n<p>The nearest airport is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/cochin-tours\/\">Cochin<\/a> International Airport which is about 79 Kms.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/hill-stations-to-visit-kerala-in-october\/\">Top Hill Destinations in Kerala for October<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-south-india-in-october\/\">Explore South India in October: Must-Visit Destinations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 6:00 AM &#8211; 7:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Pilgrimage, attending masses, hiking to the church<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Best visited during the Malayattoor Perunnal festival.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Malayattoor Hills, Periyar River, nearby plantations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road; local buses and taxis are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Malayattoor, Kerala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-basilica-of-our-lady-of-dolours-thrissur\"><\/span><strong>9. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolour\u2019s, Thrissur<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26860 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Our-Lady-of-Dolours-Thrissur-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica of Our Lady of Dolour\u2019s, Thrissur Kerala\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Our-Lady-of-Dolours-Thrissur-Kerala.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Our-Lady-of-Dolours-Thrissur-Kerala-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Basilica-of-Our-Lady-of-Dolours-Thrissur-Kerala-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Basilica of Our Lady of Dolour, also known as the Puthen Pally is the tallest church in India and the third tallest church in Asia. This is the most famous Marian pilgrimage in the Thrissur district of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>The church has been built in Gothic style architecture. The lively interiors of the basilica are finely decorated with fine specimens of murals, saints\u2019 images, musical church bells, and scriptures scenes. The two front church towers stand at a height of 146 ft and 260 ft respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The spiritual basilica puts your mind and soul at peace.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 6:00 AM &#8211; 7:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Attending services, exploring the architecture, visiting the nearby Thrissur Zoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit during the church feast in November for a unique experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur Pooram festival, Shakthan Thampuran Palace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road; local buses and taxis are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Thrissur, Kerala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-immaculate-conception-cathedral-pondicherry\"><\/span><strong>10. Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26861 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Immaculate-Conception-Cathedral-Pondicherry.jpg\" alt=\"Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Immaculate-Conception-Cathedral-Pondicherry.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Immaculate-Conception-Cathedral-Pondicherry-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Immaculate-Conception-Cathedral-Pondicherry-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Immaculate-Conception-Cathedral-Pondicherry-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church is a white sparkling church with Portuguese-Baroque and Goan-style architecture built in 1541 located in Panaji, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/goa-tours\/\">Goa<\/a>. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions situated on the hilltop with its flight of stairs that zigzag to the top giving a great big wedding cake-like structure.<\/p>\n<p>People denote the church as the<strong> \u2018Crown of Panaji\u2019<\/strong> which is extremely beautiful. The basilica has the Augustinian Bell located in the belfry, which is the key attraction and also the second-largest bell in Goa. A one-day feast is celebrated every year with pomp and a show in December which is the must-see.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 7:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Attending masses, sightseeing, exploring the nearby attractions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tips<\/strong>: Visit during Christmas for beautiful decorations and services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nearby Attractions<\/strong>: Auroville, Promenade Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Quarter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Reach<\/strong>: Well-connected by road; local buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong>: Mission Street, Pondicherry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>The following articles cover visiting India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/traditional-crafts-of-india\/\">13 Handicrafts of India That You Must Buy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-biodiversity-5-popular-hotspots-in-india\/\">5 Most Famous Biodiversity Hotspots in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-place-to-travel-in-india-in-2023\/\">Best place to travel in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/cultural-experiences-in-india\/\">8 Cultural Activities to Experience in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-iskcon-temples-in-india\/\">10 Must-Visit ISKCON Temples In India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-you-should-visit-north-india\/\">Top 16 Reasons To Visit India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-in-india-to-take-a-road-trip\/\">14 Best Road Trips in India That You Must Take<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/\">How to Plan Your Dream Trip to India + Planning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/5-best-places-to-experience-foreign-culture-in-india\/\">5 Foreign Cultures That You Can Experience in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-royal-palaces-to-visit-in-india\/\">25 Most Spectacular Royal Palaces Of India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/diwali-in-india-8-best-places-to-celebrate\/\">Top 8 Places to Celebrate Diwali in India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-which-is-the-largest-church-in-india\"><\/span>1. Which is the largest church in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa<\/strong>: Known for its architectural splendor and housing the relics of St. Francis Xavier.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-which-is-the-oldest-church-in-india\"><\/span>2. Which is the oldest church in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>St. Thomas Church, Palayur, Kerala<\/strong>: Established in 52 AD by St. Thomas the Apostle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-what-is-the-tallest-church-in-india\"><\/span>3. What is the tallest church in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Medak Cathedral, Telangana<\/strong>: Stands at 175 feet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-where-is-the-basilica-of-bom-jesus-located\"><\/span>4. 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Are there any famous churches in Kerala?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Santa Cruz Basilica, Kochi<\/strong>: Known for its architecture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>St. Francis Church, Kochi<\/strong>: One of the oldest European churches in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>St. Alphonsa&#8217;s Church, Bharananganam<\/strong>: Dedicated to the first Indian woman saint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-which-church-in-india-is-a-unesco-world-heritage-site\"><\/span>7. Which church in India is a UNESCO World Heritage site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa<\/strong>: Recognized for its historical and cultural significance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-what-are-some-must-visit-churches-in-mumbai\"><\/span>8. What are some must-visit churches in Mumbai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mount Mary Church, Bandra<\/strong>: Known for the annual Bandra Fair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>St. Thomas Cathedral, Fort<\/strong>: The first Anglican church in Mumbai.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Afghan Church, Colaba<\/strong>: Notable for its Gothic architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-which-is-the-largest-catholic-church-in-india\"><\/span>9. Which is the largest Catholic church in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Velankanni Church, Tamil Nadu<\/strong>: Known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-which-is-the-biggest-church-in-kerala\"><\/span>10. Which is the biggest church in Kerala?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>St. George\u2019s Forane Church, Edathua<\/strong>: Known for its massive size and beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-what-are-some-famous-churches-in-chennai\"><\/span>11. What are some famous churches in Chennai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Santhome Basilica<\/strong>: Built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>St. Thomas Mount Church<\/strong>: Known for its historical significance and panoramic views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-which-is-the-largest-catholic-church-in-india\"><\/span>12. 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