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10 Best churches in India to visit on Christmas 2025

Neha Mewari | December 24, 2025 / 13:54 IST
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Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, Thrissur: India’s tallest basilica, known for grand Midnight Mass, powerful hymns, glowing interiors, and a festive atmosphere where faith, tradition, and celebration come together beautifully.
Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, Thrissur: India’s tallest basilica, known for grand Midnight Mass, powerful hymns, glowing interiors, and a festive atmosphere where faith, tradition, and celebration come together beautifully.
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St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore: The twin-towered beauty of Mysore shines at Christmas with glowing stained glass, soulful choir music, peaceful prayers, and a festive crowd that fills the church with warmth and devotion.
St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore: The twin-towered beauty of Mysore shines at Christmas with glowing stained glass, soulful choir music, peaceful prayers, and a festive crowd that fills the church with warmth and devotion.
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Se Cathedral, Goa: One of Goa’s most iconic churches, Se Cathedral lights up Christmas with grand services, bell chimes, Goan hymns, and joyful celebrations that beautifully blend faith and festive spirit.
Se Cathedral, Goa: One of Goa’s most iconic churches, Se Cathedral lights up Christmas with grand services, bell chimes, Goan hymns, and joyful celebrations that beautifully blend faith and festive spirit.
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St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata: This historic Gothic cathedral becomes magical on Christmas Eve with organ music, candlelight prayers, soothing carols, and a welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by people of all faiths.
St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata: This historic Gothic cathedral becomes magical on Christmas Eve with organ music, candlelight prayers, soothing carols, and a welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by people of all faiths.
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Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi: Among Kerala’s oldest churches, it celebrates Christmas with soulful prayers, choir performances, candle lighting, and a heartfelt community vibe that feels warm, emotional, and deeply spiritual.
Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi: Among Kerala’s oldest churches, it celebrates Christmas with soulful prayers, choir performances, candle lighting, and a heartfelt community vibe that feels warm, emotional, and deeply spiritual.
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Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa: Home to the relics of St. Francis Xavier, this 16th-century church hosts powerful Midnight Mass, Latin and Konkani hymns, and a festive crowd, making Christmas feel sacred and grand.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa: Home to the relics of St. Francis Xavier, this 16th-century church hosts powerful Midnight Mass, Latin and Konkani hymns, and a festive crowd, making Christmas feel sacred and grand.
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St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai: A peaceful and holy Christmas experience with evening prayers, soft organ music, and a calm atmosphere that connects visitors with history, devotion, and Chennai’s Christian heritage.
St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai: A peaceful and holy Christmas experience with evening prayers, soft organ music, and a calm atmosphere that connects visitors with history, devotion, and Chennai’s Christian heritage.
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St. Francis Church, Kochi: India’s oldest European church offers intimate Christmas celebrations with age-old hymns, traditional prayers, and a serene environment that beautifully blends history with festive devotion.
St. Francis Church, Kochi: India’s oldest European church offers intimate Christmas celebrations with age-old hymns, traditional prayers, and a serene environment that beautifully blends history with festive devotion.
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St. Mary’s Church, Chennai: Chennai’s oldest Anglican church celebrates Christmas with simple morning services, candle lighting, heartfelt prayers, and a peaceful festive mood focused on faith and reflection.
St. Mary’s Church, Chennai: Chennai’s oldest Anglican church celebrates Christmas with simple morning services, candle lighting, heartfelt prayers, and a peaceful festive mood focused on faith and reflection.

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