Tamilnadu Churches Tours

Tamil Nadu is one of those places, which saw the emergence of Christian religion in India. It is believed that St Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ came to Madras (now Chennai) around 52 AD. He was killed in the year 78 AD and a church was later built on the San Thome beach. Later on, with the coming of the Europeans in India, Christianity spread not only to Tamil Nadu but also to other parts. As the Christians settled in Tamil Nadu their place of worship (Churches) also started dotting the religious landscape of the state. Have a look at some important Churches of Tamilnadu.

Velankanni Church
The Velankanni Church in Chennai was built in honor of Our Lady of Health, the Madonna of Velankanni. Though this Church is smaller in scale than the original one at Velankanni but is famous for the miraculous curative powers.

San Thome Cathedral Basilica
San Thome derives its name from St Thomas, the apostle of Christ who came to Madras around 52 AD and was killed by some fanatic on St Thomas Mount in 78 AD and was interned on the San Thome beach. Many years later, another church was built and his mortal remains were transferred from the old church to the new one. Again in the year 1606, the church was rebuilt as a cathedral and it was made a basilica in 1896. The Basilica has many beautiful stained glass windows that portray the story of St Thomas whereas the central hall has 14 wooden plaques highlighting the last days of Jesus Christ. Another interesting thing in the cathedral is a 3ft. high statue of Virgin Mary, believed to have been brought from Portugal in 1543.

St Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church of Chennai is the oldest Anglican Church in India, which was built in 1680. The tombstones in the courtyard of the St Mary's church are the oldest British tombstones in India. It is interesting to note that the marriages of Robert Clive and Elihu Yale were solemnized here.

C.S.I. Holy Cross Church
The CSI Holy Cross Church is more than 120 years old and was originally called the Perambur Railway Church, as it was under the Railway authorities earlier. The congregation at the Church consisted predominantly of Anglo-Indians of the city though there are families from other states now.

St. George's Cathedral
The St. George's Cathedral is a magnificent piece of architecture and was built in the year 1815. The highlight of St. George's Cathedral is the graveyard just adjacent to it. The guardrail of the Cathedral is made up of war emblems- muskets, bayonets etc that were captured from Srirangapatnam in 1799.

Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days Churches of Tamilnadu Tours

Day 01 : Chennai

For the Churches of Tamilnadu Tours, on arrival in Chennai, our representative will meet and assist your transfer to Hotel for check in. Rest of the day at leisure or proceed a sightseeing tour of the numerous Holy churches in Chennai that primarily includes San Thome Church, San Thome derives its name from St Thomas, the apostle of Christ who came to Madras around 52 AD and was killed by some fanatic on St Thomas Mount in 78 AD and was interned on the San Thome beach if time permits. Or move for the local sight seeing to the nearest destinations visit in Tamilnadu Churches Tours. 

Overnight in Hotel at Chennai 

Day 02 : Chennai

On this day two of Churches of Tamilnadu tours or Tamilnadu churches tours, after your breakfast, we will set out for the major and minor attractions in and around Chennai. Do not miss out the cultural center of Kalakshetra and the Theosophical society, where you will get to view the famous Banyan tree, St. George's Cathedral church and C.S.I. Holy Cross Church. Later we will get back to our hotel for an overnight stay. 

Overnight at Hotel in Chennai 

Day 03 : Chennai - Velankanni Tours

On this day three of Tamilnadu Churches Tours, after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive from Chennai to velankanni is a worth the time and effort. Embark on a pilgrimage tour of Velankanni. Velankanni is located 12 km south of Nagapattinam on the Coromandel Coast, in Tamil Nadu. The shrine here is dedicated to Our Lady of Health, the Madonna of Velankanni and is popularly known as 'Sacred Arogya Matha Church'. Virgin Mary is believed to have miraculous healing powers. Thousands of pilgrims belonging to various castes and communities flock daily to this 'Lourdes of the East'.

Overnight at Hotel in Velankanni for Velankanni Tours

Day 04 : Velankanni Tours - Pondicherry holy tours

n this day four of Tamilnadu churches tours, as soon as you are through with your breakfast, we will leave for Pondicherry holy tours. The gothic architecture and serene beaches, make this place quite popular among tourists, the church The Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges, in Rue Dumas, is notable for its masonry - which uses the finest of limestone mixed with white of the egg - making for a texture identical to that of white marble and Sri Aurobindo Ghosh asram. On reaching the hotel, you can freshen up, rest and relax. You can spend the day in complete leisure in Pondicherry holy tours.

Overnight at Hotel in Pondicherry for Pondicherry Holy tours

Day 05 : Pondicherry Holy Tours- Madurai

On arrival in Madurai check in to Hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing. Visit to The Bapist church has the great value of pilgrimage. Madurai's claim to fame is the Sree Meenakshi Temple which stands in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of city life. The Sree Meenakshi Temple, built by the Pandyas, is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Later be at rest

Overnight at Hotel in Madurai

Day 06 : Departure

After leisurely breakfast, check out the hotel and drive from Madurai. Proceed to Airport/ Rly station, On arrival, our representative will assist for your connecting your flight to onwards destination with happy memories. We assure you our very best service, assistance and hospitality at all times.

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