Gundala Matha Shrine

Gundala Matha Shrine or Mary Matha Shrine is a renowned church in the hilly region of Vijayawada. It is also known by the name of St. Mary’s Church. This shrine is a well-known sacred site in the region and is visited by a large number of tourists, as well as, devotees. Inside the church, the Biblical quotations and psalms can be seen with the scene depicted from the Holy Bible.

It Is Known For:-
1) The iron cross that can be seen from a distance of 1 km
2) The soul-calming Sunday prayers held here
3) The celebrations of the festivals like Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, and New Year
4) The birth anniversaries of prominent Christian saints
5) The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

Best Time To Visit:-
The best time to visit Gundala Matha Shrine is during the festive seasons like Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, New Year, and the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and birth anniversaries of major Christian saints. During this time, mass prayers are organized and the church is adorned beautifully.

Reaching There:-
Gundala Matha Shrine is a famous church in Vijayawada. Though it is located in the hilly region, it is flocked by numerous devotees and tourists extensively. To reach the church, one can hire the service of the local transit like a bus, taxi, or auto rickshaw.

Nearest Railway Station- Vijayawada Railway Station
Nearest Airport- Vijayawada Airport