Is Velankanni church Open in Nagapattinam?
Is Velankanni church Open in Nagapattinam?
Unlock 4.0: Velankanni church in Nagapattinam opens its doors for all- The New Indian Express.
Which district is Velankanni church?
Nagapattinam district
It is located in Velankanni of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. Velankanni has one of the country’s biggest Catholic Pilgrimage Centre, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Devoted to Our Lady of Good Health, it is popularly known as the “Lourdes of the East”.
Is Velankanni church under government?
The town is home to one of the most visited Roman Catholic Latin Rite shrines called the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health….
| Velankanni | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| Government |
Where is Velankanni situated?
Tamil Nadu
The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, also known as Sanctuary of Our Lady of Velankanni, is a Marian shrine located at the town of Velankanni in Tamil Nadu, India.
Who made Velankanni church?
Velankanni Church (Our Lady of Good Health) was built in the late 16th century CE with modifications by the Portuguese.
Can we visit Velankanni now?
Stepping up efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Nagapattinam district administration on Tuesday announced that the Velankanni Annual Feast 2021 will take place without participation of pilgrims.
What is special in Velankanni?
A small hamlet in Tamil Nadu, Velankanni is a popular pilgrim center, especially renowned for the Church of Mother Mary. As a great number of pilgrims turn up here, like Lourdes in France, Velankanni is nicknamed as Lourdes of the East. Velankanni is also famous for its delicate handlooms and silk.
What is the history of Velankanni church?
The story of the church dates back to 16th or 17th century, when Mother Mary is believed to have appeared in this small village, with infant Jesus in her hands. She is said to have saved Portuguese sailors from a storm at the same time. It is believed that 3 miracles happened at the same time.
What does Velankanni mean?
Velankanni, meaning ‘The Virgin of Velai’, is a tiny township nestled on the glorious Coromandel Coast of the azure Bay of Bengal. It is in Nagapattinam district in the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu.
