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Church buildings in India are an important pedigree of social identity and continue to have a consort presence in public life. Concurrently religious practices have evolved, and it has become ostensible that church buildings represent a religious heritage and, equally importantly, a historical heritage. church buildings play an indispensable role in the urban and social structure of the town and surrounding landscape. These church buildings are provenance of great pride not only for the fellowships but also for the wider local community. The church building in India possesses rich culture, and built heritage, and includes many magnificent churches, monuments, and temples. Most of these churches are world-famous and constructed way back in the 17th century and are the best examples of Manueline and Gothic architecture. These churches have very intricate detailing and ornamentation reflecting the past and playing an important role in shaping the community to know about the ancient culture, way of life, architecture, level of development, building techniques, and use of material, art, and other aspects of the society of a particular period. The rich heritage structures are on the verge of deterioration and alarms for effective management.