Ooty familiar as the Queen of Hill Stations, has a number of spiritual attraction as Churches to symbolize a divine calmness. It’s an ideal balance for natural serenity of the gorgeous landscape wrapped in the vast canopy of the sloping hills. Churches in Ooty designates that the arrival of Christianity and its consequences causes a large religious infiltration. The spiritual incorporation provided to the colossal renovation that took place and thus a plethora of Churches splurged up in the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries in Ooty. St. Stephen’s Church, the prominent among the churches in Ooty has been constructed from the wood brought from Tipu Sultan’s Lal Bagh Palace in Srirangapatnam. After he was defeated in the Battle of Srirangapatnam, the Church started constructing in its full swing. Moreover, in the midst of this heavenly glory there exist the Churches in Ooty. It’s a perfect blend of peace and sanctity, showing way of solace to mankind.
Some Prominent Churches of Ooty:
- St. Stephen's Church
- Union Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Thomas Church
- Sacred Heart Church
- St.Mary's Church
- St. Theresas Church
Kandal Shrine