ATTUR CHURCH, Karkala, Karnataka

Posted: August 4, 2009 in Documentary, Travel
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_MG_4424 copyAttur is a village famed for the church it houses. It is located on the outskirts of the Karkala city. The main attraction of this peaceful and seclude place is the shrine of St. Lawrence, established in 1759 AD with remarkably rich history.

Scenic greenery amidst religious piety, Attur attracts lot of devotees, irrespective of religion, to St. Lawrence church. The Karkol Fest in this church is a major draw. Devotees believe in miracles by the church, with the church performing lots of social activities aimed at common public.

A hundred feet high tower representing the arts of various religions was built in 1997, to showcase the Church’s secular culture in accepting people of various belief and faiths.

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  1. Shrinidhi says:

    I have been here DIJI. But amazing capture. I follow your uploads on Flickr. It is soothing. Thanks a lot. Sometime will try to catch up and get some tips from you

  2. monica antony lopes says:

    I am Monica antony from bangalore the church of St.LAWRENCES church is very beautiful and his Faith is very powerful because i have got a full sucess from him .Because of him i am moving to taiwan for my collage studies and igot visa from the blessings of St Lawrences when i come back to taiwan i will visit St Lawrences church again PRAISE THE LORD

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