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Mudalur, Tamil Nadu’s first Christian settlement, stands tall with its magnificent church tower

Reported by The Hindu 28 Oct 2026, 11:07 am IST 1 min read

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Established in 1799, Mudalur was the first exclusive settlement created for newly converted Christians in Tamil Nadu. Some claim it was the first Christian village in India and Asia.

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Section: India
Places: Tamil Nadu
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 11:07 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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