Tuesday 23 September 2014

TOURISM OF MYSORE | TOURISM OF St. PHILOMENA'S CHURCH | MELUKOTE OF MYSORE


TOURISM OF  St. PHILOMENA'S CHURCH

St. Philomena’s Church The 200-year old St. Philomena’s Church is also called as St. Joseph’s Church. The Church is built in Gothic Style. Originally, a small church was in the place. Later, it was Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, who laid the foundation for the present St. Philomena’s Church. It is one among the largest Cathedrals in the whole of South Asia. St. Philomena’s relic belonging to the 3rd century is found in the Church.





MELUKOTE

The town Melukote is a pilgrim center situated in Mandya District. This place has famous temples and hence encourages devotees to visit the place through out the year. The place offers excellent view and you are sure to be lost in tranquility. One of the famous temples here is Sri Yoganarasimha Swamy temple, which is situated at the hilltop. Sunrise will be spectacular if you view it from here.

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