Independent pilgrim's guide to Velankanni — Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Mass timings, shrine room booking, hotels, how to reach, festival dates and visitor info.https://velankannishrine.in/en-INhttps://velankannishrine.in/chennai-to-velankanni-train/https://velankannishrine.in/chennai-to-velankanni-train/Chennai to Velankanni by train: 353 km, 7–8.5 hours, from ₹135 (Sleeper). Best train is 16185 Velankanni Express daily at 10:00 PM from Chennai Egmore. Full schedule, fare chart, IRCTC booking steps and tips.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/who-built-velankanni-church/https://velankannishrine.in/who-built-velankanni-church/The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, stands as one of India’s most significant Christian pilgrimage sites, drawing nearly 5Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-church-mass-timings/https://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-church-mass-timings/Full Velankanni Holy Mass timings — Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, English, Hindi & Konkani — for the Shrine Basilica, Lower Basilica, Morning Star & Naduthittu churches.Sat, 18 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-mother-mary-statue/https://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-mother-mary-statue/Tucked away in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Velankanni is a tiny township blessed with a rich history of miracles and apparitions. The town isFri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/hotels-in-velankanni/https://velankannishrine.in/hotels-in-velankanni/Find the best hotels in Velankanni near the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Budget to mid-range options, pilgrim guest houses, beach road stays and booking tips for festival season.Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/thiruvarur-to-velankanni-bus-timings/https://velankannishrine.in/thiruvarur-to-velankanni-bus-timings/Introduction Thiruvarur and Velankanni are two popular destinations in Tamil Nadu, known for their cultural and religious significance. While these placesSun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/thiruvarur-to-velankanni-government-bus-timings/https://velankannishrine.in/thiruvarur-to-velankanni-government-bus-timings/Thiruvarur to Velankanni is 35 km. No direct SETC government bus on this route — best options are shared auto to Nagapattinam then bus, the Velankanni Express train, or a taxi.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-miracle-04th-march-2023-baby-jesus-appears-on-the-crown/https://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-miracle-04th-march-2023-baby-jesus-appears-on-the-crown/On the 4th of March, 2023, something miraculous happened at the Velankani Shrine in India. During the morning mass at the main basilica, a face of babySat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/ernakulam-to-velankanni-ksrtc-bus-timings/https://velankannishrine.in/ernakulam-to-velankanni-ksrtc-bus-timings/Introduction The route between Ernakulam and Velankanni is a popular one for travelers seeking to visit the famous Velankanni Church. However, currently,Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-to-trichy-government-bus/https://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-to-trichy-government-bus/Velankanni to Trichy SETC government bus: departs 3:30 PM, arrives Trichy 9:50 PM. Distance 173 km, fare ₹160 (adult). Route via Nagapattinam, Thanjavur. Booking and travel tips.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-to-trichy-government-bus-2/https://velankannishrine.in/velankanni-to-trichy-government-bus-2/Trichy to Velankanni by SETC government bus: route via Thanjavur and Nagapattinam, distance 173 km, adult fare ~₹160. Timings, booking tips and alternatives for pilgrims.Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT