Asia's second largest catholic church, Mahagirja Ghar is located at Kunkuri, about 40 km from
Jashpur Nagar, in
Jashpur District of
Chhattisgarh. Mahagirja Ghar was founded in 1962 during the period of Late Rev Bishop Stanislas Tigga. It was inaugurated on 27th October 1979.
The church is embellished with seven arcades in the shape of arch and seven sacraments symbols made of angle Iron. A beautiful shrine, dedicated to Mother Mary, can be seen in front of the cathedral building. The church has a seating capacity for 5,000 people. Devotees, irrespective of caste and creed, come here in large number.
