A shrine for the Christians situated in Gunadala, a hilly region of district Krishna close to Vijayawada is the Mary Matha Shrine or Gundala Matha Shrine and its more popular name, St Mary's Church. It has the rare distinction of having an iron cross set up on the hill top. It houses a museum having a collection of ancient holy relics and precious gifts of the followers. The shrine is filled on Sundays and other important festivals and occasions. The annual feast for "Our Lady of Lourdes" is celebrated with devotion and gaiety.
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