St. Thomas’ Church

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St. Thomas’ Church is a huge edifice built in 1598, in gothic architectural style. A part of it has been converted into a museum – an archaeological treasure house. Sadly, the museum is in a real bad state.

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In front of the fountains which leads up to the Church

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The 3 Musketeers from class VI B – There is a school adjoining the Church

The museum/church houses antique statues, stone inscriptions, wooden carvings and idols.

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St. Philip Neri

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Mother Mary

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Wooden statues

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With a local Saurasthra woman – Savi was fascinated by her Elephant Tusk bangles

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A Pigeon’s nest in what was once a fan – Even birds have become Jugadu

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In front of a now defunct ‘Touch Screen Information’ kiosk

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