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St. Thomas Mount, Chennai

St. Thomas mount is a small hillock located in Chennai which is believed to be the place where St. Thomas martyred. A shrine dedicated to Mother Mary was built in 1523 on top of the mount and the altar of this shrine was built on the spot where St. Thomas' death occurred.

A flight of 160 steps leads up to the summit of the mount and 14 stations of the cross are erected on the way. St. Thomas Garrison church is located at the bottom of St. Thomas mount.

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