Velankanni, one of the major pilgrim centers in India, is located about 12 km south of Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. This pilgrim center is fabled for the shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health, popular as the Madonna of Velankanni. The cozy town of Velankanni is located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and has a history rich with miracles which can be traced back to the mid 16th century.
The nearest airport to Velankanni is at Tiruchirappalli.
Velankanni is well-connected by road to all the major cities of India.
The closest railhead is at Nagapattinam, from where you can easily reach the major destinations of India.
