Shettihalli Rosary Church

Location

This church is situated in a village in Karnataka. You can go to Shettihalli village during monsoon (to see the magic). This church is about 2 km from the centre location of the village. From Bangalore Shettihalli church is around 200 km. You can commute through trail or bus. Buses can drop you directly to the Church.

History

Shettihalli Rosary Church was built in 1860's by french missionaries called on special request by the wealthy British estate owners. Church was flourished with gatherings at that time. Many weddings and Christmas celebrations were used to take place here. About after 100 years of its construction, In 1960, this place was abandoned after the construction of Hemavati Dam. Since then the remains of Shettihalli Rosary Church are present here.

Exciting about the place

Shettihalli Church is know as the Drowning Church due to special event happening at this place. During the months of July to October, i.e the monsoon season, this church remains submerged in water. But if you will visit here between Dec to May, you will find it standing on the ground with all of its Glory. It means if you want to witness the beauty of this place, you need to visit here twice in a year.

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On the part of its structural beauty, Shettihalli Rosary Church is holding the beauty of Gothic Architecture created by the French Architectures. The vast beauty can be still seen from the remains of the church here. The design of church is just an eye pleasing experience in itself.

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People come here to enjoy a picnic and hang out spot with there family and friends.

If you are planning to visit South in India, then just give this place a try.

Have a rocking day ahead.. !!!