Christmas 2023: India's Most Beautiful Churches Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

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Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa

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Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panaji

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Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni

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Christ Church, Shimla

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Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa

Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panaji

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni

Christ Church, Shimla

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