India is a country with many coexisting religions. Along with the several buildings, cafes, and restaurants, one common sight that meets your eyes is places of worship. You can find plenty of temples, mosques and churches in the country. These places are not just visited by faithful devotees but also a lot of architecture lovers too.
India is known for its mix of cultures, traditions and unity in diversity. Today we bring you some of its most beautiful churches that you can visit this Easter.
The Se Cathedral Church stands in all grandness in Old Goa. Built with an Iberian facade and high ceilings, the church exhibits marvellous woodwork and mosaic art. Around a hundred years old now, the main altar stands in commemoration of St. Alexandria. You can find several carvings, paintings and statues inside. However, the highlight of this place is the bell tower and the 18th-century organ.
You can go to the Christ Church in Shimla for an Easter experience. The church is so beautiful that when decorated during Easter, it looks nothing less than ethereal. Built in the year 1857, it is the second oldest church in North India, and the architecture depicts the Neo-Gothic style.
Built on the Vallarpadam island in Ernakulam, this church is believed to be constructed by Portuguese missionaries who visited India. The main deity here is Mother Mary, also known as Vallarpadathamma. When a severe storm damaged most of the church, the Maharaja of Cochin ordered it to be rebuilt. Many people, including the local fishermen, come here before commencing a business to seek blessings. It sees significant crowds during Easter and also on the annual feast, which falls on the 24th of September. Remember to visit this church when you go to visit top sightseeing places in Kochi.
The Santhome Basilica church in Chennai was constructed between the 14th and 15th centuries. The tomb of Saint Thomas lies below the church. Initially built in the Neo-Gothic architecture style, it was later renovated under British rule. The 210 feet tall white facade of this church is one of the top sightseeing in Chennai. Inside the church, you can find several paintings, frescoes and a museum.
If you want to travel South of the country to celebrate Easter, you can go “Our Lady of Dolours” church. Spread over a whopping 2500 square feet of land, the Our Lady of Dolours church has been built with beautiful Gothic architecture. Once inside, you can view various murals of the holy trinity. When Pope John Paul the second visited India in 1986, he visited this church and stood on the pulpit and the throne. The height of the front towers of this church is 146 ft and 260 ft, respectively.
When you leave the comfort of your home and travel to a new place, the main concern is finding suitable accommodation. While there are several hotels in cities, OYO has emerged as people’s favourite all over the country as it offers different categories of rooms. You no longer have to shell out a lot of money to get premium services. OYO family hotels in Goa, Kochi, etc., allow you to enjoy not just luxurious hotel rooms but also homestays, villas and apartments at affordable prices. Bookings can be made online, and you can even pay at the hotel when you check in.
Another main concern is finding good family hotels close to the major attractions in your destination city. For example, while visiting Chennai to celebrate Easter, you need a hotel close distance from the church. With OYO Flagship hotels, you can choose hotels located at prime locations. It helps you save transportation time and money and explore the place better.
The arrival of Dutch, Portuguese, British and French brought Christianity to India along with stunning architecture and mouth-watering cuisines. Several churches were built to provide Christians with a place to worship. To experience the true beauty of Easter, you can visit any of the churches mentioned above. OYO family hotels in destination cities can make your stay as wonderful as your vacation.
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