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This stands on the sea shore of [[Kanyakumari]]. This church was 2010 by a present Rev.Bishop Peter R. It is said that one can see the beauty of kanyakumari. There a place built for the tourist to see the sunrise. This church is sub-station of puthugramam parish. It got divided from Kanyakumari Parish year 2000. From that time onwards it became a independent parish. The Church dedicated to St. Arockiya Nathar (St.Roach). Arockiya Nathar means one who alwyas saves from sickness and gives good health. Truly a beautiful structure; the church looks gorgeous, because it stands on the sea shore in the background of bluish sky. |
This stands on the sea shore of [[Kanyakumari]]. This church was 2010 by a present Rev.Bishop Peter R. It is said that one can see the beauty of kanyakumari. There a place built for the tourist to see the sunrise. This church is sub-station of puthugramam parish. It got divided from Kanyakumari Parish year 2000. From that time onwards it became a independent parish. The Church dedicated to St. Arockiya Nathar (St.Roach). Arockiya Nathar means one who alwyas saves from sickness and gives good health. Truly a beautiful structure; the church looks gorgeous, because it stands on the sea shore in the background of bluish sky. |
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The parish here predominantly comprise local fishing folks, mass is always held in the regional language [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. |
The parish here predominantly comprise local fishing folks, mass is always held in the regional language [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. |
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==Photo Gallery : Kanyakumari and Around== |
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Image:Arokiyanathar Alayam.JPG|Arokiyanathar Alayam,Kanyakumari |
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Image:Thiruvalluvar Statue at Night.JPG|The 133 ft [[Thiruvalluvar]] Statue, Kanyakumari at night |
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Image:Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Sunrise.JPG|[[Vivekananda Rock Memorial]], Kanyakumari, at sunrise |
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Image:Jain Art & Carvings at Chitharal Hill Temple.JPG| Jain Art & Carvings at the hilltop-temple at [[Chitharal]]. The District is believed to have been under Jain ([[Jainism]]) influence, centuries ago. |
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Image:Mukkadal_Dam.jpg|View of [[Mukkadal]] Dam Main water source of [[Nagercoil]] Municipality |
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Revision as of 11:47, 29 January 2011
| St.Arockiya Nathar Church | |
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| Address | Vavathurai, Kanyakumari 629702 |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | Rev. Fr. |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Pakiam Pillai |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Clergy | |
| Priest(s) | Rev. Fr. |
St.Arockia Nathar Church is a Catholic church located in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India.
This stands on the sea shore of Kanyakumari. This church was 2010 by a present Rev.Bishop Peter R. It is said that one can see the beauty of kanyakumari. There a place built for the tourist to see the sunrise. This church is sub-station of puthugramam parish. It got divided from Kanyakumari Parish year 2000. From that time onwards it became a independent parish. The Church dedicated to St. Arockiya Nathar (St.Roach). Arockiya Nathar means one who alwyas saves from sickness and gives good health. Truly a beautiful structure; the church looks gorgeous, because it stands on the sea shore in the background of bluish sky. The parish here predominantly comprise local fishing folks, mass is always held in the regional language Tamil.
Photo Gallery : Kanyakumari and Around
- Kanyakumari and Places Around
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Arokiyanathar Alayam,Kanyakumari -
The 133 ft Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari at night -
Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari, at sunrise -
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