“St. Stephen's Church in Ooty
is one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. Stephen
Rumbold Lushington, the then Governor of Madras, who keenly felt the need for a
church in Ooty exclusively for the British, laid the foundation for the church
on April 23, 1829, to coincide with the birthday of King George IV. St.
Stephen's Church, consecrated by John Matthias Turner, Bishop of Calcutta, on
November 5, 1830 was opened to the public communion on Easter Sunday of April
3, 1831. It came under the Church of South India in 1947.” - Source Wikipedia.
Footnote:
The picture was
taken in 2011 during one of my visit to Nilgiris and I haven’t gone inside the
church, but just shot it while waiting at Ooty collector’s office parking lot
to get permission to drive through Avalanche forest. St Stephen’s Church
is on the road to Mysore from Charring Cross.
16 comments:
You know, that might be the most beautiful church I've ever seen in my life...
gosh, jeevan, that is just beautiful!
This is fantastic!
Gorgeous church, Jeevan. Hope you get to go inside someday.
Hugs,
Betsy
Such a beautiful click!
Superb! Memories of home on a Monday morning are messages sent from heaven ;-)
Great shot of the church. I have been to this place recently.
beautiful church...
nice capture...
thanks
Anyone who has visited Ooty will not forget this church:)
Looks neat - The painting and all. And what a locality! :)
Destination Infinity
This is a beautiful church. You've captured it very well.
Thats a really beautiful church!
Thats a really beautiful church!
A beautiful photograph ! Thanks for sharing.
Thats a wonderful shot! Jeevan! And the church looks extraordinary!
Good catch Jeevan. But sad to note that you couldn,t get in. Best.
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