About Our Lady of Vailankanni Shrine
Our Lady of Vailankanni Shrine is a Catholic pilgrimage church located in Panighat village near Diglipur in North Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health of Velankanni, it serves the local Catholic community and visitors from across the islands. The shrine is noted for its simple white facade, peaceful coastal-rural setting, and annual feast celebrations that draw devotees for prayer and gatherings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, white-painted Catholic shrine in a quiet rural setting at Panighat near Diglipur. The site includes the main prayer hall with altar and statue of Our Lady of Vailankanni, an open courtyard and surrounding village landscape. The atmosphere is calm and devotional, with visitors coming for prayer, lighting candles and attending Mass when services are held. The shrine is accessible by road and can be explored on foot within the compound.
Key highlights
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Catholic pilgrimage shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Vailankanni in North Andaman
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Located in Panighat village near Diglipur, serving the local Catholic community
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Simple white church architecture with altar and statue of Our Lady
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Annual feast celebration drawing devotees from across the Andaman Islands