Velankanni: where Tsunami Waves Halted and Faith Prevailed | 400 Years of Velankannis Sacred Journey

Annai Velangkanni is from the Tamil language where “Annai” means Mother and “Velangkanni” comes from the name of a village in coastal Tamil Nadu (South India), namely Velankanni (the British colonial masters spelled it as Vailankanni), a village that is believed to be where the Virgin Mary appeared in the 16th century. The Basilica of Annai Velankanni in Tamilnadu (India) is built in the Gothic style and its founding is attributed to the two apparitions of Our Lady in the 16th century and the saving of the Portuguese sailors from a tempest in the Bay of Bengal in the later 17th century. Basilica continues to be one of the most important Christian pilgrimage centers in India, attracting millions of devotees of all faiths who come seeking healing and blessings. It undergoes continuous maintenance and sometimes renovation to preserve its grandeur. The 400-year history of Velankanni Basilica is a testament to enduring faith, a series of deeply revered miraculous events, and the dedication of countless individuals who have contributed to its development into the magnificent shrine it is today.

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Reporter & Videographer: Srinivasa Rao (Nellore)
Script: Varaprasad Makireddi
Anchor: Sangeethika
Video Editor: Ranjith Kumar

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