Which airport is near to Velankanni Church?
Tiruchirapalli
By Air. Closest airport is in Trichy or Tiruchirapalli that lies at a distance of 153 kilometres from Velankanni. Major international airport is Chennai airport which is 312 kilometres.
How do I get to Velankanni by flight?
How to reach Velankanni by flight. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli and it is approximately 165 km from Velankanni. You can hire a taxi from there to reach Velankanni. Tentative return flight prices to Madurai Airport (IXM) from major cities in India.
Can we visit Velankanni church now?
week, has opened its doors for all. “We have opened the Main Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. We have also opened the Upper Rear Church and lodges under the church management. We are conducting services in the Church by maintaining social distancing,” said Fr AMA Prabakar, Rector of the Shrine Basilica.
Where is Velankanni Palli?
Nagapattinam district
Velankanni (Vēḷāṅkaṇṇi), is a Special Grade Panchayat Town in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, 350 km south of Chennai (Madras), 12 km south of Nagapattinam, and 33 km southeast of Thiruvarur.
How can I go to Velankanni from Goa by train?
Some of the trains that operate between Goa and VLNK include: VELANKANNI EXP. The first train on this route is VELANKANNI EXP and leaves Goa at 09:00 am , and the last train from Goa to VLNK is VELANKANNI EXP and leaves Goa at 09:00 pm. The average time taken to connect these cities is 27:25 hours.
Are Hindus allowed in Velankanni church?
Seashore church visited by Christians and Hindus. All the Hindu rituals are followed. There should be warning boards on the seashore. Persons without knowing swimming should not venture into the sea.
Who built Velankanni church?
the Portuguese
Velankanni Church (Our Lady of Good Health) was built in the late 16th century CE with modifications by the Portuguese.
Is pilgrims allowed in Velankanni church?
This renowned shrine Basilica of our Lady of health draws pilgrims from all over the world. Not only Christians but also the people of other faiths come to this Church to pray at the shrine of Our lady of health.
How is the climate in Velankanni today?
The maximum temperature during the day will be 88°F at about 11 siang. The day will be extremely humid, with average humidity of 81%, ranging from 66% to a maximum value of 93% at about 4 pagi. The wind will be breezy, and will get up to 12 mph at 6 sore, blowing from the south-west.