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Church · Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni

Our Lady of Good Health.

Best monthsAug-Mar
BusiestThe feast from 29 August to 8 September
Nearest airportTiruchirappalli (TRZ)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust (good)
  9. SEptember (good)
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

India’s most visited Christian shrine, on the coast of the Kaveri delta, often called the Lourdes of the East. People of all faiths come, especially for the 11-day feast ending on 8 September.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), about 124 km, Madurai (IXM), about 214 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station (TPJ), about 128 km. Smaller stations may be closer.

Tips before you go

  • Velankanni station has direct trains from Chennai.
  • Rooms fill up months ahead for the feast.

Visiting from abroad?

Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni?
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni is in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu.
How do I reach Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni?
The nearest airport on our list is Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), about 124 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station, about 128 km away.
What is the best time to visit Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni?
Aug-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are The feast from 29 August to 8 September.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni?
Everyone is welcome.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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