The Shrine Basilica Of Our Lady of Vailankanni Today

Today over eight million pilgrims visit Vailankanni each year. The modest church that was built by the portuguese sailors has been expanded several times over the years, and has been transformed into a magnificent Shrine Basilica with three separate worship areas to accommodate the ever increasing number of pilgrims that visit Vailankanni each year. The sprawling campus now includes a chapel at Our Lady's Tank, A chapel at Nadathittu where Our Lady appeared to the buttermilk boy, The chapel of Reconciliation, The Fountain of Renovation, The Museum of Offerings, a Gift Shop and more. In addition the Shrine owns several Lodges where room rates vary from about a dollar a day for those who can afford it, to absolutely free to those who can't. The Church also operates several Orphanages, Home for the Aged and Hospitals. Take the Photo Tour