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Kalimpong | Mary Mother of God Church

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The design of this church includes many elements of Buddhism, starting with the architecture and ending up with the murals. This kind of syncretism might be seen as a strategy to facilitate the conversion of local people to Christianity.

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on Friday 17 November 2017 by Martin Mergili
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