Welsh Presbyterian Church is the first church of North-East India established in 1846
The church was founded by Thomas Jones, the first missionary to the Khasi hills and the founder of the Khasi script. Thomas Jones, the son of a carpenter from Wales, was ordained a Methodist minister and left soon after with his wife, Anne to India. After their arrival in Calcutta, Anne gave birth to a child, who could not survive and died soon after birth. The Jones’ then climbed the hills up from present-day Bangladesh to reach Cherrapunji, where they set up their base in late June 1841. The first Church Building was built upon a hillock of the present Nongsawlia Cemetery. This building was destroyed by the great earthquake occurred in June 1897. The new Church Building at the present Site was built in 1898 i.e., a hundred years ago. The membership of the Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church had increased slowly and steadily. In 1847, there were five members, in 1848, there were 6 members including one young woman ka Nabon Sawian who was baptized on 14th July 1848. She was the first woman to become Christian in spite of threatening and persecution from the family members. In 1853 the members increased to 24. From Nongsawlia as an origin of Christianity, the Presbyterian Church had spread to different parts of Khasi-Jaintia Hills, to Mawnai in 1854, to Jowai in 1858, to Shillong in 1871. The present statistic of the Presbyterian church in Khasi-Jaintia Hills is more than 5 lakhs.
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Visit Nongsawlia 2018
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We visited the Nongsawlia Village as celebration for the World Heritage week.
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Sohra Don Bosco Shrine in Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya
Don Bosco Shrine located at Maraikaphon, Sohra. This is the only Shrine in all India dedicated to Don Bosco.
Cherrapunji stands out as the centre of Khasi culture and society. The numerous neoliths and megaliths (known in the Khasi language as ‘mawbynna’) honouring the dead, speak volumes on the bygone splendour of the kingdom. The innumerable Khasi songs and folklore which have their origin and setting in Cherrapunji point to a chequered history of culture, art, literature, dance and religion. Even today, the social fabric which constitutes Khasi life look to Cherrapunji for inspiration and guidance. If one would discover all that is best in the Khasi culture and tradition, one must turn to Cherrapunji.
Christianity was first brought to Sohra kingdom in 1813 by Krishna Chanora Pal, a missionary from Serampore, sent by William Carey. Duwan and Anna, it is believed were the first Khasi converts to Christianity. Chandra Pal returned to Serampore after six months and only in 1832 did the next missionary, Alexander B. Lesh, arrive in Cherrapunji, where he took up residence, the first missionary to do so. In the following year Cherrapunji became the British administrative capital of Assam. Lesh opened schools in Cherrapunji, Mawsmai and Mawmluh, but in 1838 heleft the Khasi Hills, thus ending the Baptist presence there. Though the Baptist did not stay long, their contribution was lasting. As early as 1874 William Carey brought out the “Khashee New Testament”, using the Bengali script as Khasi had yet not script of its own.In 1841 Thomas Jones and his wife, Presbyterian missionary arrived in Cherrapunji. It was Jones who adapted the Roman script to the Khasi language, which was till then unwritten. In 1891 the Presbyterians brought out the Khasi Bible.
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Travel to Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, India | Cherrapunji the Land of Oranges | Indian Travel Video
Cherrapunji, which means 'the land of oranges', is at an elevation of 4290 ft. One can see ... Cherrapunji held the record for the wettest place on earth
Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. It's known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees. To the northeast, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View Point overlooks verdant gorges. In the surrounding hills, the Nohkalikai, Dain-Thlen and Kynrem waterfalls plunge from forested clifftops. South of town, Mawsmai Cave is illuminated to show its stalagmites.
Best time to visit -
Cherrapunji receives heavy rainfall throughout the year. So, the best time to visit Cherrapunji is between the months of October and May, when the weather remains cool and pleasant.
How to reach -
Nearest airport to Cherrapunjee is Shillong Airport. can also get the train and bus
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Double Decker Living Root Bridges: Top Destination
Nohkalikai Waterfalls: A Majestic View
Mawsynram Village: Where Rain Gods Rest
Krem Mawmluh: For A Unique Experience
Mawsmai Nongthymmai Eco Park: Picture-Perfect Paradise
Wakaba Falls: Your Ideal Vacation Spot
Dainthlen Waterfall: A Natural Wonder
Mawlynnong Village: Breathe Some Clean Air
Mawsmai Cave: Explore The Dark
Mawkdok Dympep Valley View: For Breathtaking Views
Mawsmai Falls: A Spectacle To Behold
Dawki: A Natural Paradise
Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church: Learn About The Culture
Thangkharang Park: For Majestic Views
Khasi Monoliths: A Beautiful Sight
Ka Khoh Ramhah: Natural Shivling
Arwah Caves: An Archaeologist’s Paradise and many more...
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