Tiruchirappalli Trip Overview
Get blessed by Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica in Poondi, A Roman catholic church which attracts many pilgrims from all over India.The church was built by Rev.Fr. Constantine Joseph Beschi, an Italian Jesuit Missionary, popularly known as Veeramamunivar, who named it as the Church of Mary Queen Immaculate Conception.
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Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: Tiruchirappalli, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Get blessed by Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica in Poondi, A Roman catholic church which attracts many pilgrims from all over India.The church was built by Rev.Fr. Constantine Joseph Beschi, an Italian Jesuit Missionary, popularly known as Veeramamunivar, who named it as the Church of Mary Queen Immaculate Conception.
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Stop At: Poondi Madha Church, Thanjavur India
Discover the structure of church, It is a mixture of Gothic and French architectural styles. The facade above the portico has a row of statues of the Twelve Apostles, St. Francis Xavier and Fr. Constantine Joseph Beschi, and There is an imposing statue of Father, Constantine Joseph Beschi in front, above the portico, also has a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified. The statue of Madha has been in the church since 1858. The church has a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified.
Duration: 1 hour