Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Gothic Revival Catholic shrine in Villianur, India.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine features a central chapel with Gothic architectural elements and a water pond positioned at its entrance.
The shrine was established in 1877 by MEP missionaries who acquired the land after discussions with local Hindu temple authorities in Puducherry.
The shrine conducts a major feast celebration with nine days of novena prayers concluding in a ceremonial car procession through Villianur.
Pilgrims can access the shrine throughout the year, with special gatherings taking place during the annual festival in February.
The shrine contains a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes brought directly from France in 1877, which received papal recognition through a decree in 1886.
Location: Villianur
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://villianurshrine.in
GPS coordinates: 11.91126,79.76066
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:31
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