Christmas 2024: On A Church Trail In Tamil Nadu

When we think of Tamil Nadu, intricate and elaborate facades of temples come to mind. But in this Southern State, Christian traditions also impose a robust cultural hold. This part of Tamil Nadu's history began as early as 52 AD, when one of the twelve apostles, St Thomas, arrived. After that, during the colonial era, the Malabar Coast welcomed many Portuguese, Dutch, British and Italian Christians.