One of the most visited places in the famous city of Chennai is considered to be small, but exquisite, the Catholic Church of Luz, which is officially called the Church of the virgin of Light, and is one of the oldest churches in the city. It was created in 1516, when this area was ruled by the Portuguese colonists. They built it in honor of the virgin Mary in gratitude for his safe voyage. According to the legend, eight priests sailed from Lisbon to India on Board a Portuguese nobleman and Explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500. They landed in Cochin (now Kochi) and had intended to disperse throughout the country to preach Christianity. Several priests decided to sail further South, but lost. They're desperate to get to the earth, but I never stopped praying to the virgin Mary, and a miracle occurred. They are then told, shore helped them to reach the mysterious bright light that showed them the direction. People were sure it was Maria herself came to them and literally lit the way to the Bank. Therefore, the new Church was called "Luz", which translated from Portuguese means "light".

In the architecture of this building is mixed several styles: in General, it is built in a classic understated European style, but it is possible to notice and Gothic details, such as, arches, and Baroque ornaments. The main altar on which the statue of the virgin Mary decorated with gilt and silvered leaves, and the ceiling of the hall covered with frescoes and paintings designed in blue colors.