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St. Andrew's Church

Maharashtra · India

8 story sections21 min 20 s in all

Oldest Church in Bandra with distinctive Portuguese features.

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation2:41

    Welcome to St Andrew Church, located in Bandra, one of the most vibrant and unique coastal areas of Mumbai, India. Today, Bandra is widely known as a modern urban center filled with popular restaurants, bustling shopping streets,…

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  2. 2The Main Entrance and Statue of Christ the King3:10

    As you step into the main entrance grounds of the church and look toward the center, you will immediately notice a magnificent and solemn statue that commands your attention. This is the statue of Christ the King, depicting Jesus…

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  3. 3The Monolithic Stone Cross by the Southern Wall2:56

    Please walk slowly toward the courtyard near the southern wall of the church. Here in the southern yard stands a magnificent and venerable stone cross that reaches a height of seventeen feet into the sky. …

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  4. 4Thick Mortar Walls and the Portuguese Baroque Façade2:47

    Please position yourself in the middle of the front courtyard to take in a breathtaking full view of the exterior architecture and the magnificent front façade of St Andrew Church. As you examine the exterior walls, you will…

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  5. 5The Main Altar and Solstice Sunbeam Alignments2:46

    Please walk inside the sanctuary and look directly toward the front of the nave where the breathtaking main altar is situated. The central altar before you is adorned with intricate, masterfully carved teakwood that exudes a…

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  6. 616th Century Flamboyant Gothic Side Altars2:41

    Please shift your focus slightly away from the main chancel to observe the two venerable side altars positioned on either side of the sanctuary. These side altars are extraordinary wooden masterpieces carved and lavishly…

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  7. 7Tungareshwar Teakwood Benches and Structural Restoration2:42

    Please move into the main nave of the church to observe the historic wooden pews where generations of worshippers have gathered to pray. These comfortable, antique pews were crafted from high quality teakwood harvested from the…

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  8. 8Closing1:37

    Our audio guide tour here at the spiritual heart of Bandra, St Andrew Church, has now reached its conclusion. Long ago a simple and quiet fishing village, Bandra has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis over the centuries to become…

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What is St. Andrew's Church?

St. Andrew's Church is a place in Maharashtra · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMaharashtra · India
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length21 min 20 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates19.0547, 72.8256
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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