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Sight Address : Bela Church is located 11km from Kumbla on the Kumbla-Badiadka road and 15kms north of Kasargod. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Bela Church also known as Our Lady of Dolours (Sorrows) Church under the Mangalore Diocese is the oldest church in the district, located 11km from Kumbla on the Kumbla-Badiadka road and 15kms north of Kasargod. Originally, it was a small thatched church built at Kudrepady by the migrated Konkani Catholics and for better convenience it was shifted to the present location. Dedicated to Mother of Dolours, this Roman Catholic Church in Gothic style of Architecture was established in 1890AD. The miraculous statue of the Mother of Sorrows was lifted to this church from Kudrepady with great solemnity. The church was later renovated in the year 2001. The annual perunal (festival) of the church is celebrated in the month of December.
Bela Church Front View
HistoryEdit
Bela Church, also known as Our Lady of Sorrows Church, is considered as the oldest structure in the district, built in 1890. The Church is under the management of the Mangalore Diocese.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
Daily mass of the church is held at 8.00 a.m. and the Sunday mass is at 10.00 a.m.
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
December to April.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit
Dress Require: Its advisable to wear cotton light dress. Ladies are expected to dress conservatively, though its not uncommon to see them in sleeveless tops or halter-necks.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.
Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.
Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.
Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.
Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry items such as camera, sun glasses.
- Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
- While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
- Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
- Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260
