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Bandel Church, founded in 1599 by the Portuguese, is one of the oldest churches in West Bengal, India, and serves as a significant historical and religious landmark. Known as the Basilica of the Holy Rosary, it attracts pilgrims and tourists with its unique architecture, including grand arches and stained-glass windows, and features a statue of Jesus and a grotto dedicated to Mother Mary. The church continues to hold cultural significance, especially during the annual feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, drawing thousands of devotees.

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Rohan

Bandel Church, founded in 1599 by the Portuguese, is one of the oldest churches in West Bengal, India, and serves as a significant historical and religious landmark. Known as the Basilica of the Holy Rosary, it attracts pilgrims and tourists with its unique architecture, including grand arches and stained-glass windows, and features a statue of Jesus and a grotto dedicated to Mother Mary. The church continues to hold cultural significance, especially during the annual feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, drawing thousands of devotees.

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Bandel Church, one of the oldest churches in

West Bengal, India, is a significant historical


and religious landmark. Founded in 1599 by
the Portuguese, it stands as a testament to
the region’s colonial past and Christian
heritage. Bandel Church, one of the oldest
churches in West Bengal, India, is a
significant historical and religious landmark.
Founded in 1599 by the Portuguese, it stands
as a testament to the region’s colonial past
and Christian heritage.
Bandel Church, also known as the Basilica of the Holy
Rosary, is a remarkable landmark located in the
Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. Founded in
1599 by Portuguese settlers, this church is one of the
oldest in the region and reflects the rich cultural and
historical tapestry of the area.
The church is dedicated to Our Lady of the
Rosary and serves as an important
pilgrimage site, attracting devotees
and tourists alike.
The church’s architecture is a
blend of Portuguese and
European styles, featuring
grand arches, intricate murals,
and stained-glass windows.
One of its most notable relics is
a mast from a Portuguese ship,
believed to have been offered
in gratitude for divine
intervention at sea. The altar,
adorned with detailed artwork,
enhances the church’s
sacred atmosphere.
Visitors also admire the massive statue of Jesus with outstretched arms,
which symbolizes peace and blessing, as well as a grotto dedicated to
Mother Mary. The church compound includes lush gardens and a peaceful
environment, making it a place of reflection and spirituality. Bandel Church
continues to hold a deep cultural and religious significance, drawing
visitors from across India and beyond.
Beyond its historical significance, Bandel
Church remains a thriving pilgrimage site.
The annual feast of Our Lady of the
Rosary, celebrated with great enthusiasm,
attracts thousands of devotees from all over
India.

The peaceful ambiance of the church,


complemented by the lush gardens and the
sacred grotto of Mother Mary, provides
visitors with a spiritual retreat. Whether for
religious devotion or historical exploration,
Bandel Church continues to be a place of
reverence and wonder.

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