Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, is one of India’s seven Union Territories, commonly referred to as Pondy. The union territory is well known for its churches in Pondicherry given the beauty of architecture and its magnificence. There are many renowned Pondicherry churches that are popular attracting local, national, and international visitors throughout the year. Hence, this former French colony is a perfect mixture of traditional Indian sensitivities and French architecture, making it a dreamy escape.

The streets of Pondicherry French Quarter, also known as White Town, are dotted with charming colonial mustard-yellow structures with laden walls of bougainvillaea. Pondicherry’s history states that it was a small town that had been fully engulfed in a classic French town’s lifestyle before India’s independence and even a few years later. Read more about Pondicherry’s most popular and best church in Pondicherry and a lot of other useful information.

9 Most Astonishing and Famous Church in Pondicherry:

Given the several of churches in Pondicherry, here we give you with top nine list which are must-visit.

1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Puducherry:

Right next to the Archbishop’s House, you will see this amazing architecture. Built in 1791, it is considered the main mother church of the Pondicherry and Cuddalore Roman Catholic Archdiocese. To one’s surprise, this famous Pondicherry church is the fourth Church built on this site, previously undergoing many renovations. The imposing façade shows below paired columns of Doric and above ionic columns. A statue of Our Lady with infant Jesus in her arms is in front of the Church. It is one of the oldest Churches in Pondicherry.

Highlights:

• Church Days: Open on all days
• Mass Timings: Monday- Saturday: 5:15 a.m., 6:15 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Sundays: 5:00 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.
• Location: 204, Mission St, MG Road Area, Puducherry, 605001.
• How to Reach: Buses are available from the nearest railway station, i.e. Villupuram; cabs and rickshaws are available from the Chennai International Airport.
• Celebrations: This Church’s Festival, i.e., Blessed Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception, falls on December 8.
• Other Attractions Near Church: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry Park, Bharathi Park, Mahatma Gandhi statue and Fabindia.

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