Sunday, February 28, 2010

Being Religious Part II

What happen if a church has an Indian influence in its architecture? Looking like a church? Look like a Hindu temple?

Confused I decided to go to one. There is one church in Medan that has Indian architecture as an influence and my mom has told me to go there. At first I can't really picture how it look like. But after I went to the place, it is indeed look like a Hindu temple in a way. But the statues and the cross will assure you that it is indeed a church.

The Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Good Health or also known as Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni is a Catholic Church built in Medan and has an influence of Indo-Mogul style. The unique architecture stands out and you can see it even from the main road.

Finding the way to this place is quite frustrating if you don't know the area. After a big round and long way, we finally found the place (it is not that far actually, the direction that was given made us confused). It has a really nice architecture and interior as well, but since it is a place to worship. It is not appropriate to take pictures inside.

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