Peaceful place of worship
Sacred Arogya Matha, or Our Lady of Velankanni, is honoured in the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu, which dates back to the 16th century. Even more so when thousands of electric lights are used to illuminate the edifice for special events, the building takes on a truly breathtaking aura. Mother Mary is depicted in the Basilica's venerated statue as donning the customary Indian sari and a regal crown.
Suggested Duration - 2 to 3 hours
Every year, the "Arokkaiyamatha Festival" is held in the Shrine Basilica of Velankanni. The final event is the "Feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary," which is celebrated on the final day of the festival.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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