Churches in Andhra Pradesh

Churches in Andhra Pradesh are among the splendid monuments that breathes history. In Medak District there is glorious Catholic Church known as Medak Church which is said to be among the three biggest Churches in South India. There are huge crowds attracted towards the Church on special occasions like Christmas, Easter and New Year. The Cathedral of Saint Joseph and St. Mary’s Church in the twin cities and in Vijayawada there is Gundala Church are among the renowned churches in Andhra Pradesh.

The Churches in Andhra Pradesh attracts number of tourists from all the corners of the country as well as abroad. Hyderabad being the capital city of Andhra Pradesh is such a place that can be reached without any problems. The most substantial attraction of tourists here are Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Tirupati and Puttaparthi, Vijayawada. The best time to travel around and enjoy the Churches in Andhra Pradesh is from October to March. This style of architecture is famous all over the country and number of people comes to visit the temples and mosques and the architecture of this places which adds a grandeur and majestic touch.

Churches in Andhra Pradesh

Gundala Church is located in Gundala at Vijayawada. The deity presiding here is Mother Mary. This is a place which is visited by most of the people and attracts on special occasions like Christmas and New Year.

Medak Church was earlier for flourishing Buddhist culture. This place is richly gifted with archaeological materials. In South India there are three huge churches from which this is one of those splendid churches. In 1914 the foundation of this church was laid and in 1924 it was completed. The church attracts number of people on special events like the New Year and Christmas 

St. Joseph Cathedral is placed in the area of Gun foundry and is perhaps the most beautiful twin cities. In around 1860 AD it was constructed and in architecture is has a distinctive Italian touch. The deity presiding here is Saint Joseph. This is one of the famous churches in Hyderabad and visited by number of people. 

St. Mary’s Church is a popular church situated in S.D road in Secunderabad. There are many people who visit this place regularly and some people are there who only visit this place on special occasions. The Sunday’s of this place sees a huge crowd coming from different corners of the city and state. Bible reading is practiced here and songs are sung to praise and worship the mother. This is one of the popular churches which have many visitors.