9 Churches to Explore in Kerala
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Kerala, known by the tagline “God’s Own Country” is a coastal state in the south western region of India. The state is bordered by a number of beaches in the west, covered by hills of Western Ghats on the east, and filled with backwaters. #GodsOwnCountry
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Churches to Explore in Kerala
The church locally called Puthanpalli and is the tallest church in India and third tallest church in Asia. A big tower located at its rear called bible tower having many paintings and nice bible museum.
The 500 year old Basilica that hosts the relic of The Holy Cross of Jesus Christ.
One of the major pilgrim centers of Christians in Kerala, and an architectural marvel.
The 500 year old Church which was the burial place of Vasco da Gama, the first European to enter India.
A massive church on the banks of river Pamba, built in medieval European Architecture.
Asia's largest shrine of Saint George. Locally known as Edappally church.
St. Teresa’s Shrine, Mahe is one of the most visited shrines in India. The Shrine is located in Mahe, in the State and Union Territory of Puducherry which shares its boundaries with the State of Kerala.
The first Christian church of India, and the resting place for many saints.
Vallarpadam Basilica (National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam) is a major Christian pilgrim center of India. Around one million people visit the Basilica every year, it is the most important Marian Shrine in India. The picture of Mary and Infant Jesus at the top of the main altar was brought by Portuguese merchants under the leadership of Vasco Da Gama in 1524. The two towers has viewing decks that is open to visitors as well.