About Shrine Basilica Velankanni
Pope John Paul II declared Velankanni as Lourdes of the East’ because like Lourdes in France, millions of pilgrims visit the Shrine throughout the year, praying to Our Lady for various needs and thanking her for the favors received through her intercession.
About Shrine Basilica of Poondi Madha
Thanother famous church in india is POONDI MADHA church which is also a shrine basilica