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Little Mount Shrine

St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, India
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Ranked #10 of 117 attractions in Chennai
Type: Religious Sites
Most recent review
- 26 Feb 2013
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

My ex-Boss lives in that street so each time I visit him I visit this gem of a church. Ambiance is wonderful. Parking is a minor issue.

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Chennai, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Enjoyed being there and saw the southern part of chennai in a airial view. Kids like the take off and landing of flights which can be viewed from here. Doing medidation here, gives different experience.

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chennai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

relegious place with temples and wonderful shrine. Nearer to marina beach. Also shopping paradise for buying ethnic and relegious items. Culture of tamiliand is visible.

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

i was amazed to see the church. That was the first time i have visited the church. i have been there and spent enough time for praying and also to see the area completely.

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Chennai, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

Very quite and wonderful place to spend some time in peace. After praying and wandering...Can check on the airport runway for constant landing and take off :-). I love watching it during the nights.

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goa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

The shrine centers around the little underground basalt cave in which St thomas is said to have taken refuge to escape from his prosecutors and the perennial spring said to have miraculously arisen to quench his thirst .The 14th century Portugese church that stands above is still in use and the local congregation gathers to celebrate mass on Sundays.It is... More

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jodhpur
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

You cannot miss the visit this Church. I went & found the peace & reassurance. Love Lord & Mother & they will love you many folds

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Chennai, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

Before you go to this church please read a few articles about this place. You will find it interesting to witness what you have read. Otherwise all you will see is an abandoned church & its untold history. The cave in which St. Thomas was hiding before he escaped to St. Thomas Mount where he was martyred, is still preserved... More

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Chennai, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Went there with a lot foe expectations. There was barely anything there. A church which looked abandoned. the place is poorly maintained. the only thing worth saying is that the view of the city from there is really good. nothing else. But Google earth gives a better view. Would avoid the place if i were you.

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Saint Joseph, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

Nice place to take a walk(after you drive down there), in the evening it gets really crowded so go early but nice view of the city and airport. dont miss to see the city at nigth nice lace must visit.

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