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Handicrafts and silk
Velankanni beach is an unexpected shopper's den. It is one of those few beaches where silk and handicrafts are sold to a large number of pilgrims who come to visit Velankanni Mata.
Velankanni Beach
Vellankani Beach is one of the most scenic beaches on the Eastern coast of India. The Church of Our Lady of Health is located very close to the beach which makes it a pilgrim hotspot. Vellankani has a history of religion and culture. It was a trading port for Rome and Greece only to lose its importance to its neighbor Nagapattinam later. It is one of the most visited pilgrim destinations in Southern India.
The beach is very close to the Vellaiyar River where boating services are available depending on the level of the water. This river joins directly into the Bay of Bengal, making it a unique boating experience. The beach also celebrates the bountiful catch of the ocean, and numerous fresh seafood stalls serve a variety of delicacies. The place also hosts to the needs and wants of the various pilgrims that visit. They have a variety of shops that sell various religious artifacts and souvenirs. You can also shop for a variety of local handicrafts and textiles. Velankanni beach is the ultimate beach destination and a unique experience on its own.
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Velankanni Church Museum
The museum is a building adjacent the Church. This museum was built to house the offerings which the devotees presented to the mother as a token of gratitude for the bountiful blessings they received.
Some articles here are really interesting. There is a cathedral made entirely by coins by a devotee, there are hundreds of letters and even engravings on rock.
Velankanni Church
Located on the sandy shores of Bay of Bengal, Velankanni Church is considered as one of the holiest Christian pilgrimage destinations in India n and is situated on the Coromandel Coast, 350 km south of Chennai and 12 km south of Nagapattinam. It is said that Virgin Mary appeared here along with Baby Jesus around the end of the 16th and the beginning of the 17th century, after which Velankanni became a revered site for the Christian community. Declared as the holy city by the Pope, it draws devotees in large number from all over the world.
Officially spelt as Vailankanni, this small hamlet is renowned for its Roman Catholic shrine, Basilica of Our Lady of Good health which is also known as the Velankanni Church. Also fondly known as 'Lourdes of the East', the shrine represents a melting pot of many cultures, international and religious harmony. The church is completely dedicated to Virgin Mary and the Heavenly Mother. It is believed by the devotees of the church that Lady of Health or Madonna of Velankanni possesses miraculous powers. People of every religion, caste and creed visit the church to pay their respect to the great lady.
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