Our Lady of Snows Basilica

Our Lady of Snows Basilica is one of the most popular places of worship in Tamil Nadu. It is a shrine dedicated to St. Mary and is inspired from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

It is a stunning church and one of the biggest in all of Tamil Nadu. Tales of numerous miracles have been associated with this Church. Made in European Architecture, it takes influences from Rome and Italian styles.

One of the most celebrated festivals, Our Lady of Snows Festival is celebrated in Tuticorin when devotees offer prayers and thanks to the Saint. The Saint idol is taken in a golden car all over the city in a procession on August 5, every year.

The Basilica itself is a spectacle at that time.

Getting There

You can easily get regular trains and buses from other major cities of the country to Thoothukudi. Railway Junction at Thoothukudi connects other towns and cities by Train.

Tuticorin Airport (IATA: TCR) is a domestic airport located 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Thoothukudi, serving the districts of Tuticorin and Tirunelveli in southern Tamil Nadu. It is located 15.6 km west from the city centre on Tuticorin-Tirunelveli Highway 7A.

Taxis, Auto Rickshaw and City Bus form the major local transport for Thoothukudi. One can also avail local buses and coaches which transport tourists to the various destinations.

 

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