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Bengaluru s Memorial Church that Served in Worst Indian Famine Turns 200
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The Great Famine of 1876-1878 was one of the worst in Indian history. It is estimated that somewhere between 5 to 9 million people were killed because of this famine.
However, during those difficult times, there were also institutions and people that had come forward to help the poor and needy. One of these institutions was Bengaluru s Memorial Church which turned 200 in December this year.
The Times of India, the bicentenary of the Memorial Church has been marked by the Department of Posts, Karnataka Circle. It has released a special cover with the church s image on December 12. The red building still has furniture from the colonial time. The windows and roof are recent as they were renovated in 1986. ....

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