St. Micheal Church Tenkasi, India



  • "There are many churches in Tenkasi. The Most popular church among them of people's choice is St. Michael’s Church which is considered one of the most Sacred places in South India. Christianity was already there in the 17th Century. It is mentioned in the annual Letters of 1662-1665. Fr.Antony De Proenca in 1662 and Fr. Balthazar De Costa in 1663 preached there the Gospel. There was belief among the people about the angels apparition. People possessed by Evil Spirit, many other disorder get cured. People of all religion come here for worship Pope Pius X has came and worship in this church will have 40 days.
  • In the town of Polegam, the chief town of the Southern Province, and Adi-Dravida called Valente, equally Valiant by name and faith, converted a yogi who at baptism took the name of Rayappan. Now here is what happened to Rayappan still a in the town of Tenkasi.. and Assemblies of God Church, the Roman Catholic Church which is located near the Tenkasi Depot and a number of Protestant churches all around the town.
Tenkasi (Tamil: தென்காசி) is one of the largest municipalities in the Tirunelvelidistrict of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats near theCourtallam Waterfalls.Tenkasi is famous for its saaral (சாரல் drizzling). Every year from May–August, people and tourists enjoy the saaral in Tenkasi.The main tourist attraction of Tenkasi is Courtallam, with exotic waterfalls and healing spas.Tenkasi is at the footsteps of Thirikooda Malai (Thiri koodal in Tamil means the convergence of three mountains) - a picturesque place."

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