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Mudalur, Tamil Nadu’s first Christian settlement, stands tall with its magnificent church tower

Established in 1799, Mudalur was the first exclusive settlement created for newly converted Christians in Tamil Nadu. Some claim it was the first Christian village in India and…

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Mudalur, Tamil Nadu’s first Christian settlement, stands tall with its magnificent church tower
Mudalur, Tamil Nadu’s first Christian settlement, stands tall with its magnificent church tower — image via The Hindu Madurai feed — Credit: Storywire

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Established in 1799, Mudalur was the first exclusive settlement created for newly converted Christians in Tamil Nadu. Some claim it was the first Christian village in India and Asia.

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