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Reproduction of the site where the Virgin Mary appeared several times to Bernadette Soubirous in a Pyreneas grotto located in Lourdes France; South India Tamil Nadu State Chennai Cathedral Lourdes Virgo Holy Grotto reproduction.

Tamil Nadu, a place of peace and serenity in the far South of the Indian sub-continent with its feet washed by the Indian Ocean,is a paradise for tourists; People,who come here, go back with an everlasting memory cherished forever of the land and its people; It is a land of magnificient temples that remain intact exposing the marvel and glory of the Dravidian culture, art, architecture and spiritual values; It is also a land of sanctuaries for birds and animals, forests, mountains, hillstations ,natural sceneries and waterfalls - enough to forget everything and be immersed in enchanting beauty; The moment you enter the land you enter a tourist paradise; South India Tamil Nadu State Chennai Capital English Fort Museum.

We had a short visit of the English Fort were tickets were sold and paid though the museum was closing and lights cut after ten minutes! Here a British uniform of the colonial period. South India Chennai English Fort Museum.

South India Tamil Nadu State Chennai English Fort Museum.

George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.South India Tamil Nadu State Chennai English Fort Museum.

Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910.South India Tamil Nadu State Chennai English Fort Museum.

Mary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes; Born 26 May 1867 – 24 March 1953) was Queen in 1911 of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Empress of India as the wife of King George V; South India Tamil Nadu State Chennai English Fort Museum.

South India Tamil Nadu State Chennai English Fort Museum.

St. Philomena's Church is a church built in honor of St. Philomena in the city of Mysore. It was constructed in 1956 using a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. In 1926, Sir T. Thumboo Chetty who was the Huzur Secretary to the Maharaja of Mysore, Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, obtained a relic of the saint Philomena, after writing to Peter Pisani, Apostolic Delegate of the East Indies. This relic was handed over to Father Cochet who approached the king to assist him in constructing a church in honor of St. Philomena. The Maharaja of Mysore laid the foundation stone of the church on 28 October 1933. In his speech on the day of the inauguration, the Maharaja is said to have quoted, "The new church will be strongly and securely built upon a double foundation — Divine compassion and the eager gratitude of men..." The construction of the church was completed under Bishop Rene Fuga's supervision. The relic of St. Philomena is preserved in a catacomb below the main altar; South India Karnataka State Mysore cathedral basilica St.Philomena.

Holding the distinction of being one of the largest churches in India, St. Philomena’s Church in Mysore draws attention due to its architectural perfection. Dedicated to St. Philomena, it’s also counted as the second largest church in Asia. The church is constructed in the Neo-Gothic or Victorian style and draws inspiration from the Cologne Cathedral of Germany. The church has been built in the shape of a cross and boasts an accommodation capacity of around 800 people. The sanctum, with its stained glass windows, enhances the beauty of the entire church and displays lovely paintings from various stages of Christ’s life including his birth, the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, among others. The pillars of the church too have been decorated with exquisite flower patterns; South India Karnataka State Mysore cathedral basilica.

South India Tamil Nadu State extreme South point of India in Kanyakumari.