6 Places To Visit In Velankanni

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Day 1: Arrive in the city. Start off by paying homage to Mother Mary at the renowned Morning Star Church for Our Lady of Vailankanni. Proceed to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Popularly known as the ‘Lourdes of the East’, this is where most miracles of Mother Mary have been witnessed. Spend the latter half of the day, soaking in the tranquillity and serenity of the place at the Velankanni Beach.Day 2: Next morning, head off to one of the other wonderfully architectures churches, the very famous Velankanni Church, a Roman Catholic Basilica. Visit the museum adjacent to the church. Before heading home, don’t forget to pick up some of Velankanni’s fine silk and handloom products from the local market.

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1. Velankanni Church

Top Attraction 4.2 /5

0 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Located on the sandy shores of Bay of Bengal, Velankanni Church is considered as one of the holiest Christian pilgrimage destination in India. Declared as the holy city by the Pope, it draws devotees in large number from all over the world.

Top Attraction 4.1 /5

1 km from city center

Beach

Vellankani Beach is one of the most scenic beaches on the Eastern coast of India. The Church of Our Lady of Health is located very close to the beach which makes it a pilgrim hotspot. Vellankani has a history of religion and culture. It was a trading port for Rome and Greece only to lose its importance to its neighbor Nagapattinam later. It is one of the most visited pilgrim destinations in Southe (Read More)rn India.

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The museum is a building adjacent the Church. This museum was built to house the offerings which the devotees presented to the mother as a token of gratitude for the bountiful blessings they received.

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9 km from city center

Landmark

The district came into existence in the year 1991 with its headquarter in Nagapattinam city. Its long stretch of beach runs along the Bay of Bengal for 188km.

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5. Sikkal

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7 km from city center

Temple

A beautiful Muragan Temple dedicated to Lord Singaravelan is housed in a large complex. The pillars of this temple are adorned with intricate and exquisite carvings.

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Shopping

Velankanni beach is an unexpected shopper's den. It is one of those few beaches where silk and handicrafts are sold to a large number of pilgrims who come to visit Velankanni Mata.

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What are the top sightseeing places in Velankanni?

The top sightseeing places in Velankanni are Velankanni Church, Velankanni Beach, Velankanni Church Museum, Nagapattinam, Sikkal, Handicrafts and silk.

How can I commute within Velankanni?

Buses and auto rickshaws are easily available to travel around Velankanni.
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Can you suggest an itinerary for Velankanni?

Day 1: Arrive in the city. Start off by paying homage to Mother Mary at the renowned Morning Star Church for Our Lady of Vailankanni. Proceed to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Popularly known as the ‘Lourdes of the East’, this is where most miracles of Mother Mary have been witnessed. Spend the latter half of the day, soaking in the tranquillity and serenity of the place at the Velankanni Beach.

Day 2: Next morning, head off to one of the other wonderfully architectures churches, the very famous Velankanni Church, a Roman Catholic Basilica. Visit the museum adjacent to the church. Before heading home, don’t forget to pick up some of Velankanni’s fine silk and handloom products from the local market.

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3. Velankanni Church Museum

4. Nagapattinam

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6. Handicrafts and silk

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6 Places To Visit In Velankanni

1. Velankanni Church

2. Velankanni Beach

3. Velankanni Church Museum

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5. Sikkal

6. Handicrafts and silk

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