St. Stephen's Church, Udhagamandalam, Anglican church in Udhagamandalam, India.
Description
St. Stephen's Church stands on Church Hill Road in Udhagamandalam and features Gothic-style architecture with colored glass windows. Large wooden beams support the interior, creating a structure built to suit the mountain climate.
History
The church foundation was laid in 1829 by a British governor, and it opened for public worship in 1831. It remains from the period when the British controlled this mountain region.
Culture
The church serves the local community today and displays British colonial building styles that stand out in the Nilgiri region. Walking through, you notice how European design was adapted to this mountain setting.
Practical
You can reach the church via Church Hill Road and explore both the main building and the cemetery next to it. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when light streams through the windows.
Did you know?
Instead of traditional bells, the church features four hammer structures made of wood that are pulled from ground level to create musical sounds. This unusual system often surprises visitors who discover it.
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