About

The first chapel to be named after Our Lady of Lourdes outside of France is a famous shrine devoted to Blessed Virgin Mary and is located in Villianur Town of Pondicherry. The site is home to a six-foot-tall stone statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, which has been there since 1877. The statue is a testimony to several miracles in the late 19th century and was officially declared a Shrine. The first Saturday of every August brings thousands of followers to the most awaited event where Holy Water from Lourdes Church of France is poured into the Sacred pond in front of the chapel. It is believed that the pond water can bring forth good fortune and cure the ones suffering. It is also the only church in Asia to have a naturally formed pond. No doubt, this makes it one of the most significant places and a must-visit church in Pondicherry.

Location: Villianur

Mass Timings:

Monday – Friday: 6.00 am

Saturday: 6.00 am, 11.30 am, 6.00 pm

Sunday: 6.00 am, 7.30 am

Denomination: Catholic