St. Michael's Church - Catholic church in Madikeri - Kodagu, India

A beautiful Church in madekeri coorg. So well constructed and beautifully made. We just visited during the day but did not attend a service there. So during the day you can visit and go inside the Church. It will look like it is closed, but go to the last door and it will be opened and u can go in and pray.

St. Michael's Church is a beautiful Catholic church located in the town of Madikeri, in the district of Kodagu in Karnataka, India. The church is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in the town and is an important religious and cultural center for the local Catholic community. The church was built in the year 1855 and is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. It was constructed using the local red brick and has an impressive facade with beautiful stained glass windows that add to its grandeur. The interiors of the church are equally magnificent, with high ceilings, ornate altars, and beautiful paintings. The church is dedicated to St. Michael, the patron saint of the Kodagu region. The church has a rich history and has played an important role in the spiritual and social life of the local Catholic community. The church has been a center for religious and cultural activities for more than a century and has served as a place of worship, education, and community gathering. The church has undergone several renovations and additions over the years, with the most significant changes made in the early 20th century. The church now has a bell tower, a cemetery, and a beautiful garden that surrounds the building. Today, St. Michael's Church is a popular tourist attraction and a place of worship for the local Catholic community. Visitors can attend mass and participate in the various religious and cultural events that are held at the church throughout the year. The church is a beautiful example of the rich cultural and architectural heritage of the Kodagu region and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and culture.

Been here on Christmas 2018 evening. Church was splendidly decoreted with beautiful lights and flowers. Some idols were made for display in church area. Spacious and accomodate ample number of people. It was a calm and spiritual visit.

Kodagu,a small cool hilly district,was an independent State, ruled by the Rajas of Haleri Dynasty in the 18th century. After the death of Lingaraja in the year 1780 A.D. Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore,seized Kodagu and under the pretext of protecting the two young princes, Veerarajendra and Lingarajendra and their families, he kept them Gorur in Hassan district. After taking possession of Kodagu, a garrison was kept in Madikeri. In the Army of garrison there were a number of Christians as soldiers and camp followers. Father JOCHIM MIRANDA ,a missionary who was friendly with Hyder Ali, with his permission and help built a small Church at Madikeri in 1781A.D for these Christians near Raja Seat. Tipu Sulthan, son of Hyder Ali, anti Christian suspected that the Christians of Kanara were sympathetic towards British, captured the entire Christian population of Kanara and Kodagu and were deported to Sreerangapatana with the idea of converting them to Islam. He destroyed all thy churches over his domain. The Madikeri Church also suffered the same fate. When most Rev.Sharbano was the bishop of Mysore and Kodagu, Rev Fr.KERIZUIR built St. Michael's Church in Madikeri in the year 1857 A.D. The church was 70 feet in length and 25 feet width. In 1862 Fr.Kerizuir renovated this church and added a corridor on either side of the sanctuary with 30 feet in length and 12 feet width. Two towers were constructed in 7936 and mini Altars were set up/ Rev Fr. Dr. Raphael Arokya Swamy built the present BELL SHAPED Church in 2000 A.D. It can accommodate nearly 1000 devotees. This Bell shaped Church Bacons the devotees for prayer and meditation. The area of church is 6000 sq feet. The newly built Church is majestic, safe and beautiful among the buildings of Madikeri.

A peaceful place and specially on a Sunday morning prayer. Our family enjoyed the ambiance and the Christmas decorations!! It has a small park and play area for kids.

This is the Church you should Visit in kodagu for Cristmas eve. The Church is decorated with attractive lightings. and is located bit higher place in madikeri which ia a highlight. During Cristmas celebration it will be crowded here

Didn't go here during the service. Was peaceful and pleasant. Good to photograph from the outside. Lots of walking space in and around. Easily accessible too.

Very beautiful Catholic church in Coorg / Madikeri. Very silent and prayerful atmosphere in this church, located in a prominent place, with good space around and a school adjacent to it. A must visit place when you go to madikeri / Coorg. When we visited catechism classes were in progress, great to see kids learning catechism, which is a rarely seen these days.