Monday, December 22, 2014

St. Stephen's Church, Ooty

This church in Ooty is located on the road towards Mysore. It is one of the oldest church in the district.  



The construction of this 19th century church was initiated by the then Governor of Madras Stephen Rumbold Lushington. The foundation for the same was laid in 1829.



Unfortunately the gates of the church were closed when we visited it and had to satisfy ourselves only with external views.

37 comments:

  1. Little churches such as this were built in Victoria's day all around the world. I have seen such on tiny islands in the Caribbean and in Hawaii too. . . .

    The sun never set on the English way...



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  2. That's a very pretty church in a lovely setting.

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  4. Beautiful church ! Have seen this many times on Ooty trips !

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  5. Beautiful captures with the church and fog ambiance! I too wish to be inside the premises at least even if can’t climb inner.

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  6. What a fantastic building... many thanks for sharing.

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  7. How interesting to see photos of a church rather than a temple from India.

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  8. Beautiful church! Have a nice day!

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  9. Anonymous01:23

    looks great and seems to be located is a cool place :)

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  10. What a grand old church. Such a pity you couldn't take shots inside..

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  11. Too bad the church was closed that day when you came. I believe that churches should always be open.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  12. What a lovely church. Sorry to hear it was closed during your visit. It seems that a place of worship should be open at all times. :)

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  13. nice photograph!

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  14. Very nice photo of the church. Hope you have an enjoyable time during Christmas.

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  15. Anonymous15:54

    This is fabulous!

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  16. Very beautiful photo of the church.
    Merry Christmas!!!

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  17. It is a lovely little church.

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  18. What a beautiful church! Great photos! Merry Christmas!

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  19. This is a beautiful church. It's too bad you couldn't see the interior.

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  20. Excellent picture, I love this building, delicateness!

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  21. merry Xmas to you!

    ROG, ABCW

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  22. Lovely church ~ great shots!

    artmusedog and carol

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  23. Looks quite positively modern compared to most of your religious buildings (and I bet it is not as beautiful inside as they are.)

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  24. Wonderful church and striking pictures.


    Best wishes for Christmas
    and the New Year.

    Di.x

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  25. What a simple and sober building compared to the rich decorations of the Indian temples. Thank you for showing.
    Happy week and a great beginning next week!
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  26. So beautiful! Wishing you much joy in this season of love.

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  27. I have to laugh when I read the oldest building when I think about the temples. :-) Merry Christmas!

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  28. This is quite an impressive church. I love all the spires.

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  29. Lovely photos! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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  30. Hope your holidays are filled with joy—and rubies!

    One Red Star

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  31. its a lovely church. Not looking so old as you mentioned !!

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  32. Very picturesque church.

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  33. St. Stephen's!!
    It used to be a sight I saw quite often for many, many years. I'm all nostalgic now. :)

    Thank you for this picture, Rajesh.:)

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