About Velankanni The town of Velankanni is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. The town is best known as the site of a Christian pilgrimage shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health, also known as Our Lady of Velankanni. The shrine is said to have been founded in the 6th century by the Apostle St. Thomas. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world visit the shrine each year. The town of Velankanni is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. The town is best known as the site of a Christian pilgrimage shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health, also known as Our Lady of Velankanni. The shrine is said to have been founded in the 6th century by the Apostle St. Thomas. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world visit the shrine each year. The shrine is located on the coast, and the town is a popular tourist destination for its beaches. Other attractions in the town include the Our Lady of Good Health Church, the Nagapattinam Railway Station, and the Fort of St. George. There are several hotels and resorts in Velankanni, as well as restaurants and shops. The town is well connected by road and rail, and there are several airports nearby.
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