Christmas 2022: 5 most famous and spectacular churches in India you must visit this Christmas season

From Christ Church, Shimla to Santa Cruz Basilica, Kochi, check out some most popular and stunning churches in India to experience calm and tranquillity this Christmas season.  ...read more

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The Christmas season has arrived, bringing with it delicious delicacies, magnificent decorations, and chic clothes. This is the time of year to get on a plane and let Santa know where you're going. Churches in India take on a truly stunning appearance on the eve of this lovely holiday. Some churches in India are influenced by Portuguese and some by British culture. But one thing is constant—you will experience a sense of calm in each of these churches that you will cherish for a very long time. Therefore, here is a list of some spectacular churches in India. (pinterest)

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Christ Church, Shimla: One of the best churches to visit during Christmas in India is Christ Church, which is also one of the oldest churches in North India. In order to serve the sizeable Anglican British community in the region, the British established it in 1857. It is a must-see in Shimla due to the church's majestic splendour and magnificent location. The church's stained glass windows represent humanity, fortitude, compassion, faith, and hope.(pinterest)

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Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata: In the centre of Kolkata's City of Joy stands St. Paul's Cathedral which is of the most popular Christmas churches in India. It is renowned for its impeccable beauty and its ancient architecture. This enormous colonial-era building in the centre of the city transports you back in time. The Christmas season, when the cathedral, surrounding gardens, and nearby streets are all flooded with light and happiness, is when it is at its most beautiful.(Arijit Sen/HT Photo)

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Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa: The Basilica of Bom Jesus Church in Goa is a unique building with exceptional baroque architecture in India. This centuries-old church is now proudly included as one of India's World Heritage Sites. Naturally, the church's old-world appeal attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year. Its classic architecture and Portuguese influences are what make it well-liked among architectural enthusiasts.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry: A well-known site in Puducherry is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Any tourist would be mesmerised by the Cathedral's architecture, drawn to the peaceful surroundings and compelled to stay by the gorgeous interiors. Doric columns in pairs may be seen on the church's impressive porch. In front of the church stands a famous statue of Our Lady holding a little Jesus.(Garima Verma)

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Santa Cruz Basilica, Kochi: Santa Cruz Basilica, one of India's eight basilicas, is situated in Kochi Fort. This church was established by the Portuguese in the year 1505, and it was later elevated to the status of a basilica by the then-pope in the year 1558. You will be enchanted by this basilica's typical Gothic architecture the instant you set eyes on it.(pinterest)