RED BRICK BEAUTY

Just a bunch of buildings constructed by the British remain in Chennai and this church is one of them. The St.Mary's Orthodox Church at Chetpet is one of the few red brick architectural pieces that remain.

There's something special about being antique, being not modern. It comes with a certain aura not seen in the splashing urban splendour of modern architecture.

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THE STUNNING ST.ANDREW'S KIRK AT CHENNAI

I had been to this kirk several times to attend marriages, but this was the first time I got to see the minute details of its beautiful architecture. The band 'Dhwani' of which am a part, was shooting one of its songs here.

This beautiful piece of architecture was built by the British. The pipe organ that is several years old is still in full cry and is being used during their services. It's wonderful to see sunlight creeping through the glass painting.

The ceiling looks heavenly as it's painted with dark shade of blue while the while colour of the surrounding border and the pillars give it a royal sheen.

What's more royal than a beautiful view of royal white through natural green. You can see that from many angles here.

And that view of the church steeple piercing the air towards the sky gives me goosebumps.

THE ST.PETER'S AND ST.PAUL'S ORTHODOX CHURCH, KOYAMBEDU

I feel sad that we lost a lot of greenery with the last cyclone that went by in 2016. The church also took a huge brunt during the 2015 floods in Chennai.

But still, the grace remains.

A BLISS OF IVORY THROUGH THE GREENERY

You will spot this beautiful edifice on the Nungambakkam High Road in Chennai. But, you have to take time, stand near the gate and view through the trees, to get this feel :)

The best thing is the feel, that angels are really around the church. Spot them there with their wings up? And also the beautiful glass painting of the Lord in the centre.

INTERIOR DESIGN @ THE SANTHOME BASILICA AT CHENNAI, INDIA

Some great woodwork on the roof of this church really left me standing. The interiors are so beautiful and symmetrical and well maintained. This is the place where St. Thomas, the disciple of Christ Jesus was supposed to have been laid to rest. The church has been the focus, of progressive architectural renovation through the years, and the results are here to see.