St. Andrew's Church, Puducherry, Gothic church in Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry, India.
The white stone church displays pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, following traditional Gothic architectural elements throughout its structure.
Kanakaraya Mudali, a French East India Company representative, initiated the construction of the original church structure in 1745, which British forces destroyed in 1761.
The church became the first religious building in South India to incorporate Tamil inscriptions, marking a connection between European and local traditions.
The Roman Catholic church holds daily services at 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM on weekdays, with additional mass times scheduled during weekends.
A commemorative bust of Kanakaraya Mudali stands above his tomb within the church grounds, alongside glass-encased statues of Our Lady and St. Andrew.
Location: Puducherry
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 11.93167,79.79444
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:15
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