During my
travel to Nilgirs, I come across this simple yet beautiful church at a small
town called Aruvankadu, located between Ooty and Coonoor. The pyramid like
architecture of the church was the first to attract me to take photos and
thanks to the bit traffic that helped getting some decent photos from the
slowly moved car.
I had no idea
about the church when clicked but a Google link tells that Aruvankadu is a part
of Holy Spirit Parish since 1967. As the residents of this area found it very
difficult to go there due to the distance, a new location with a house was
found close by known as Boys’ Company where liturgical celebrations were
conducted. On April 14, 1977, it was erected into a new parish and dedicated to
Our Lady of Good Health. The construction of the new church was completed in
1994 and the consecration and blessing took place on 29th May, 1994.
Aruvankadu is
an importance place in defence which houses the cordite factory, one of the 40
Indian Ordnance Factories. The cordite factory established in 1903 by the then
British govt. on a huge campus, still caters to the defence services by
manufacturing cordite (gunpowder, as it is generally known) which used in
manufacturing arms and ammunition and also as a propellant in various armed
tanks. Aruvnkaduu is also connected by the Nilgiri Mountain Railways.
13 comments:
Great shots of the church.
Very cool... I like the part of it that doesn't have walls!
The church is beautiful. I'm glad you saw it and then shared your pictures with us. Thanks, too, for the history of the parish and of the town.
The church is really an attractive landmark for its unique and modern architecture. It looks airy and peaceful too.
It is a pretty blue and white church. Have a wonderful day!
What a magnificent and beautiful church and great photos ~ thanks, ^_^
What an interesting church... The architecture is unique... I can understand why that structure caught your attention.... Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like you had a great trip.
Hugs,
Betsy
The church looks simple but still attractive.
Destination Infinity
It is a beautiful church...simple but unique. I think that sounds kind of contradicting but think it fits.
Nice pics Jeevan. Aravangadu is situated in a very scenic landscape !
Oh my gosh, Jeevan, you're not kidding. That church is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Hello Jeevan!:) It is an eye catching building, quite beautiful in fact, and in a lovely location too. I'm sure that had I seen it, I would also have stopped to take photos.:)
It is a beautiful building. I like the blue color on the white building.
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