Velankani

Velankanni is one of the most visited pilgrim centers in India. It is a town situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal, fourteen kilometers from Nagapattinam. This renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Health draws pilgrims from all over the world. Not only Christians but also the people of other faiths come to this church to pray at the shrine of “Our Lady of Health.’’
This Basilica has been extended at the back of the original church and it has now two floors, where services are held every day. The Gothic style of architecture is a unique feature of the Church. The church itself is an imposing building with inspiring architecture.
The Museum situated opposite to the Basilica has a very rich variety of exhibits that tell of the numerous miracles that have taken place, after praying in this church. The precious offerings made by the devotees are on display here. Biblical incidents are depicted on both sidewalls.

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Temperature :	Summer: 36-28C Winter: 29-21C
Season :	Throughout year
Clothing	tropical
Languages spoken	Tamil and English
STD Code :	04365
Tourism Office :	Tamil Nadu Tourism Complex No.2, Wallajah Road Chennai - 600 002 E-Mail Id: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel:-044-25368358 Mobile:-9176995863