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History
White Church is maybe the oldest church in all of Central India. This church, which was built during the British Raj in 1858 and completed on August 9th of that year, features a European style of construction. It was founded by the Indore Protestant community for Christians living in India as well as Army troops visiting the country at the time. It was originally known as St. Ann's Church but was later renamed White Church, owing to the white tint that has adorned the structure since that time.
Engineer Ross McMohan was the architect of this historic church. Sir Robert M C Hamilton, the agent of the then-Governor General of the British administration in India, oversaw the construction of the White Church. He, along with Sir Hugh Ross, was the one who pushed for accession in central India following the insurrection of 1857 as a resident of Indore. His statue was erected at the Khan River Bridge, which is now located in Indore's Lal Baug.
Architecture
Governor-General of India, Sir Robert M C Hamilton, erected the Church in 1858, making it one of the oldest in central India. The church was constructed utilizing traditional British architecture, which was common in most Protestant churches in the United Kingdom at the time.
Activities
White Church, Indore's oldest and most religious church, hosts various festivals each year, in addition to its service and Sunday masses attended by Protestant Christians.
On this day, a great number of individuals attend White Church's afternoon mass. With a history of more than 154 years, this church is unquestionably a monument for Indore.
On Christmas Day, special prayers are held, and the afternoon mass at White Church is attended by roughly 25 thousand people from all of the city's neighborhoods.
Tips for visiting
- People of all religions and castes are welcome inside the Church.
- Any sort of eatables are not allowed inside.
- Try to maintain peace and silence all the time.
Best time to visit
October, November, December, January, and March are the finest months to visit the White Church. Indore's summers are scorching hot and tiresome. In the months of March to June, the temperature ranges from 21°C to 45°C. Visiting Indore during these months is not preferable. But the most anticipated time of the year to visit the Indore White Church is during Christmas. At that time, you will be able to witness the grand celebrations and festivals inside as well as outside the Church.
Nearby Atractions
- Central Museum
- Rajwada Palace
- Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya
- Lalbagh Palace
- Kanch Mandir
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Yogendra Market: In this market, you can find rice of different varieties. This market is also known as the farmer's market.
- Trade Indore: This market is famous for its traditional items, be it clothing or be it any other items.
- Sabji Mandi: Here, you can get fresh vegetables and fruits of very good quality.
- Kothari Market: Kothari market is famous for all the major wholesale distributors. This market serves you with the best quality clothing products but offers these goods at a little higher price than other marketplaces.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Kanchan Tilak Indore
- Hotel Uday Palace
- Hotel President
- Treebo Trend Dwarika Inn
- Hotel New Sunder
Interesting Facts About Indore White Church
- Governor-General of India, Sir Robert M C Hamilton, erected the Church in 1858, making it one of the oldest in central India.
- The church was constructed utilizing traditional British architecture, which was common in most Protestant churches in the United Kingdom at the time. It was built for the Christians living in India and the army personnel who came to the city often during the pre‐independence era.
