Best Churches in Bangalore
Bangalore has a lot of best churches with great history which outstand from the rest in the city. These churches could be of Catholic, Protestant, Anglican, Methodist or Pentecostal. The architecture of these churches were influenced by Portuguese, French and British culture. Here’s a list of Best Churches in Bangalore to find divinity, serenity and spirituality.
1. St. Mark’s Cathedral
St. Mark’s Cathedral situated at the western end of Mahatma Gandhi Road in MacIver Town, Bangalore is devoted to Saint Mark the Evangelist. It is famous for its English Baroque design, which was influenced by the 17th-century St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Location: Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru
- Timings:
Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday (Live streamed) Service Timings 7:00 am Sunday Holy Communion Services (Said) 9:00 am Sunday Holy Communion Services (Sung) 11:00 am Sunday Holy Communion Services (Said) 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Service
2. Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church, which is situated in Trinity Circle at the eastern end of MG Road was built in 1851 for the British Regiment stationed in Bangalore. The 700-person church, which was constructed in the English Renaissance style, is thought to be the biggest “military” church in southern India.
- Location: Trinity Circle-8, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Near Vijaya Bank, Jogupalya, Bengaluru
- Timings: 6:30 am and 6:00 pm (public holidays 9:00 am)
3. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Church
The cathedral of the Bangalore Roman Catholic Archdiocese in India is called St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. The enormous center dome and prayer hall is the most appealing element. This is well-known for its exquisite architecture.
- Location: St Johns Church Rd, Cleveland Town, Pulikeshi Nagar, Bengaluru
- Timings: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 am – 5:00 pm (Closed on Sundays
4. St. Patrick’s Church
- Location: Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
- Timings: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm
| Mass Timings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Language | |
| Weekdays | 6:15 am | Tamil |
| 7:00 am | English | |
| 1:15 pm | English | |
| 5:30 pm (6:00 pm on Saturdays) | English | |
| Sundays | 6:15 am | Kannada |
| 7:30 am | Tamil | |
| 8:45 am | English (Children’s Mass) | |
| 10:00 am | English (Community Mass) | |
| 11:15 am | English (Youth Mass) | |
| 6:00 pm | English (Community Mass) |
5. St. Mary’s Basilica
- Location: MF Norrona St, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru
- Timings: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Mass Timings
| Weekdays | 06:00 | English |
| 06:45 | Tamil | |
| 11:00 | Tamil | |
| 18:30 Mon, Tue & Fri | Tamil | |
| 18:30 Wed | Kannada | |
| 18:30 Thu | English | |
| Saturday | 06:00 | English |
| 06:45 | Tamil | |
| 9:00 | Kannada | |
| 10:00 | English | |
| 11:30 | Tamil | |
| 17:45 | Tamil | |
| Sunday | 06:00 | English |
| 07:00 | Tamil | |
| 08:00 | Tamil | |
| 09:15 | Kannada | |
| 11:00 | Tamil | |
| 18:00 | English |
6. Infant Jesus Church
- Location: Post Box 4712, Viveknagar, Bengaluru
- Timings:Weekdays Mass Timings
Thursday [Novena Masses]Kannada English Tamil 05:45am 06:30am 06:00pm 11:15am (Wed 06:00pm)
Sunday Mass TimingsEnglish Tamil Telugu 05:45am 05:45am 09:00am 06:30am 11:15am 05:00pm 06:00pm Kannada Konkani Malayalam 10:00am 04:00pm 07:30pm Kannada English Tamil 10:00am 07:00am 05:45am 05:00pm 08:30am 11:15am 06:00pm
7. St. Andrew’s Church
A Presbyterian church, St. Andrew’s Church is situated on Cubbon Road in Bangalore and was dedicated in 1866. The church, formerly known as the martyr’s church, was dedicated in honour of Mary Elizabeth McGoun. At the end of the church altar is where the memorial to Mary Elizabeth is situated.
- Location: No.27, Cubbon Road, Bangalore
8. Bethel Assembly of God
Bethel Assembly of God Church is situated in the Bengaluru and is considered among one of the India’s biggest churches. The church has over 100 linked outstations under its wing. In 1960, Bethel Assembly of God Church was established.
- Location: Dr Puneeth Rajkumar Rd, Vayunandana Layout, Hebbal Kempapura, Bengaluru
- Timings:
Sunday Worship Service – 8:00 am (Online Worship Service), 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Communion Service – First Sunday of the Month (8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 6:00 pm)
Midnight Prayer – Last Night of the Month
9. East Parade Church
The East Parade Church located on MG Road in the Bengaluru Cantonment comes under the Karnataka Central Diocese of the Church. They offer services in Tamil, Malayalam and English.
- Location: Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Yellappa Garden, Craig Park Layout, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
- Timings:
Holy Communion (Malayalam)
First Sunday – 6:30 am & 10:15 am
Second & Fourth Sundays – 10:15 amMatins Service
Fifth Sunday – 10:15 amHoly Communion (English)
Third Sunday – 10:15 am
10. St. John’s Church
Between Promenade Road and St. John’s Church Road at St. John’s Hill, Cleveland Town, Bangalore Cantonment, is where St. John’s Church situated. The church, which has a distinctive red building and a tall steeple that rises out of the surrounding foliage, is the fourth-oldest Protestant church in the city. The Evangelist St. John is honored in the church.
- Location: Door No 132, St. John’s Church Road, Cleveland Town, Pulikeshi Nagar, Bengaluru
- Timings: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm