Religious & Spiritual Tourism

Christian Religious Tourism

 Famous Churches & Sites:

1. Velankanni Church (Tamil Nadu):
   • Known as the “Lourdes of the East.”
2. Basilica of Bom Jesus (Goa):
   • Houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier.
   • UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Santhome Basilica (Chennai):
   • Believed to be built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle.
4. Mount Mary Church (Mumbai) & St. Paul’s Cathedral (Kolkata) are also popular.

Christian festivals like Christmas and Easter are celebrated with grandeur.