Annai Vailankanni Shrine Chennai (Timings, History, Entry Fee, Images & Information)

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Annai Vailankanni Shrine Chennai Address: Vivekananda House(Ice House), Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600005, India

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Annai Vailankanni Shrine Chennai Timings

Day	Timing
Monday	5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday	5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wedesday	5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday	5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday	5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday	5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday	5:30 am – 8:00 pm

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Holy Mass and Devotion Timings

The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health commonly known as ‘Annai Vailankanni Shrine’ is a Marian Shrine marking apparitions attributed to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Located at the Edward Elliot’s Beach on the sandy shores of Bay of Bengal, this shrine is dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health.

History of Annai Vailankanni Shrine

The original church building was built in 1972 which was expanded in the later years.

It is believed that Mother Mary carrying infant Jesus in her arms appeared in a dream of the late Rev. Fr. P. T. Arulappa, who initiated the construction of this church to honor Our Lady of Good Health. The impressive 97 feet belfry was inaugurated in the year 1972 by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M. Karunanidhi.

Foundation of this shrine was inspired from the apparitions of Our Mother at Vailankanni that took place around the 16th and the 17th century.

Things to do at Annai Vailankanni Shrine

Annai Vailankanni Shrine being one of the sacred Christian pilgrimages, is always overflowing with tourists and devotees throughout the year. Here devotees can indulge themselves in several activities:

1. Mother Mary’s Square: You can visit Mother Mary’s Square, constructed in the year 2003 to present the four apparitions of the Blessed Mother as recognised by the Catholic Church.

2. Adoration Chapel: One can pray, meditate or reflect in the serene atmosphere at this chapel. It is open to all the devotees from 7.00 am to 8.30 pm on all days of the week.

3. The Grotto: Constructed in the year 2002, it depicts the three apparitions of Our lady of Good Health which took place at Vailankanni. You can offer sarees at thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother in accordance with the local tradition.

4. Museum: You can pay a visit to the Museum which is a manifestation of the miracles bestowed by the powerful intercession of the Blessed Mother. The various articles displayed are the replicas of the offerings made by the devotees to express their gratitude to Mother Mary.

Museum Timings:
Saturday - from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Sunday - from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Holidays - from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

5. First Saturday Devotions: One can attend First Saturday Devotions, a Roman Catholic practice which as per the belief, has been recommended by Our Lady of Fatima. Here First Saturday Devotions include Rosary, Novena prayers, the Mass, Blessing of the sick during adoration to the Blessed Sacrament followed by Jesus walk and a grand car procession.

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Annai Vailankanni Shrine Timings and Entry Fee

One need not pay any fees for visiting Annai Vailankanni Shrine. You can visit the shrine on all days of the week from 5:30 am to 8:00 pm.

The Parish office is open from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm everyday of the week.

For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Confessor and other priests are available from:
5.00 am to 6.30 am
9.00 am to 1.00 pm
4.30 pm to 8.00 pm

Holy Mass and Devotion are organised on weekdays from Monday to Friday at 6.30 am, 11.00 am and 6.00 pm.

Best Time to Visit Annai Vailankanni Shrine

Devotees can visit Annai Vailankanni Shrine throughout the year. Though owing to Chennai’s tropical wet and dry climate, the best time to visit the Shrine is during winter months from November to February when the temperature ranges between 25 to 30 degree celsius.

How to reach Annai Vailankanni Shrine

Located on the shores of Bay of Bengal, Annai Vailankanni Shrine lies at a distance of approximately 15 kms from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R Central Railway Station. You can reach the Shrine by hiring a private taxi from top car rental companies in Chennai. Alternatively, you can opt for city buses, or auto-rickshaws, but a private taxi is the most effective option. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport which is around 15 kms from the shrine.

Annai Vailankanni Shrine rightly venerates “the Blessed Virgin” with particular faithfulness which is different from the adoration of Jesus Christ. The Church’s loyalty to the Blessed Mother is inherent to Christian worship.

Devotees from all over the country come here to recollect the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary and as per the popular belief, one should pay their obeisance to the Blessed Mother before visiting the Shrine at Vailankanni.

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