About Velankanni Beach
Velankanni is a town in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located about 360 km south of the state capital Chennai and about 10 km from Nagapattinam. Velankanni is known as the "Lourdes of the East" and is a major Christian pilgrimage center. The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health,Velankanni, is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The church is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in Christianity, and annually receives around six million visitors. Velankanni is also home to a Hindu temple dedicated to Kamalaja.FAQ's on Velankanni Beach
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Pilgrimage at Vellankanni
Velankanni is a coastal town in Tamil Nadu, India. The town is known for its Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, a Catholic pilgrimage site.
Sea Food at Velankanni
There is no sea food at Velankanni.
Tips For Visiting Velankanni Beach
Velankanni is a town in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located around 415 kilometres (258 mi) south of the state capital Chennai and is a popular pilgrimage center. The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni, is located in the town. The town is known for the Our Lady of Good Health Basilica, which is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in India. The basilica attracts up to a million pilgrims a year from all over the world. Velankanni is also known for its beaches, which are a popular tourist attraction.
How To Reach Velankanni Beach
Velankanni is located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. The nearest airport is at Trichy, which is about 125 km from Nagapattinam. There are buses and trains from Trichy to Nagapattinam. The railway station at Nagapattinam is about 5 km from the Velankanni shrine.
