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National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom
The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, commonly known as Vallarpadam Basilica, is a minor basilica and major Christian pilgrimage center located on Vallarpadam Island in Kochi, Kerala. Built originally by Portuguese missionaries in 1524 and rebuilt after a devastating flood in 1676, the basilica was elevated to its current status in 2004. It attracts approximately 5 million visitors annually who come to seek blessings at this historic shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary.