Not only vast numbers of Catholics but many non-Christians as well journey to Vailankanni throughout the year . The original modest chapel was replaced by a modern and spacious church in 1933. The ...

CHENNAI: Velankanni, once a serene Tamil town that ... never-ending waves of pilgrims to the famed Our Lady of Good Health church. And the most visible change in 20 years is from fear to ...

A Myanmar-origin raft, believed to have been used for religious rituals, washed ashore at Prathabaramapuram beach near Keezhaiyur on Friday. The raft, carrying items associated with spiritual ...

Velankanni, a Tamil town devastated by the 2004 tsunami, has transformed with busy streets and active markets. Residents who faced significant losses have moved from fear to preparedness.

In Mumbai, the major celebrations are held at Our Lady of Velankanni church in Irla, Vile Parle, and Bhatte Bandar in Uttan,” said Gleason Baretto from the Mobai Gaothan Panchayat. In many ways ...

Famous as one of India’s oldest European churches, St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi offers a serene Christmas celebration with traditional rituals and vibrant decor. Velankanni Church ...

This church is widely famous for its spectacular ... Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health Vailankanni, is perfectly placed on the sandy shores of the Bay of Bengal. Fondly known as the 'Lourdes ...