Avur Church, Catholic shrine in Avur village, Tamil Nadu, India
The Periyanayagi Madha Shrine stands with eight tall columns reaching 56 feet high, stretching 240 feet in length and 38 feet in width.
Reverend John Venatius Bachet established the church in 1547, followed by a reconstruction project completed in 1747 that defined its current structure.
The church serves as a central gathering point for both Christian and non-Christian communities during the Easter Passion play and summer car festival.
Located 28 kilometers from Pudukkottai and 20 kilometers from Tiruchirappalli, with the nearest air access through Tiruchirappalli Airport at 17 kilometers distance.
Italian missionary Joseph Beschi initiated his religious service at this church, contributing to its significance within the Tamil Christian community.
GPS coordinates: 10.65972,78.67237
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:38
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