Greatness of Bandel church
There is a Christian church shrine at Bandel in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The greatness of Bandel church is immense. People of Christianity regularly come here to pray to the Lord, and it is a tourist destination for all types of people irrespective of caste and religion.
Bandel Church is one of the oldest churches in India. The Portuguese built the Bandel Church in 1599 AD, all four were destroyed by the Mughal emperors in 1632 AD. It was then rebuilt in 1660 AD by Gomej de Sota. Now here is the broken structure.
Bandel Church is also famous as the Basilica of the Holy Rosary. Generally the word Bandel comes from port. The Portuguese built a port here on the banks of the Hooghly River in 1579 AD, and the place has been flourishing for trade ever since.
There is a church building with a large ground and the burial ground of the Moni sages. Bandel Church opening hours are from 8 am to 4 pm. On the 25th of December there is a grand ceremony and a huge crowd of people.
The Nearest Railway station Bandel. Distance Howrah or Kolkata to Bandel 46 km. Available local train from Howrah station. And bus also available.
