DESTINATION INDIA

Christian Pilgrimage Places in Goa

The holy shrine of Basilica of Bom Jesus, houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Other Churches in Old Goa including SE Cathedral are famous. This church is dedicated to St Catherine. Old Goa is located just 9 km from Panaji, Capital of Goa.

Christian Pilgrimage Places in Tamilnadu

St. Thomas Mount in Chennai, the place where St. Thomas, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ, was believed to have been martyred,is an important pilgrimage site for Indian Christians. San Thome Basilica, Chennai is also a major pilgrim center. The Shrine of Our Lady of Vailankanni, also known as the "Lourdes of the East, is one of the most important Christian religious sites frequented by Christians in India. The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health located in Velankanni is dedicated to St Mary. Other major pilgrim centers are St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Kottar and St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Thiruvithamcode

Christian Pilgrimage Places in Kerala

Kerala houses mortal reamains of three saints - St. Alphonsa at Bharanaganganam, St. Chavara Kuriakose Elias at Mannanam & St. Euphrasia at Ollur. Arthunkal Basilica is also famous. Seven Churches built by St.Thomas in Kerala are also visited by Pilgrims. Malayatoor Kurisumala ,Aruvithura Valiyachan Mala & Vagamon Kurishumala are visited by pilgrims on good friday

Christian Pilgrimage Places in Meghalaya

The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a famous Christian Pilgrimage Church in Shillong, Meghalaya. The Cathedral is the principal place of worship of the over 3,00,000 strong Catholics of the Shillong Archdiocese which covers the Khasi and Jaiñtia Hills of Meghalaya. Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Nongstoin, Cathedral of St. Theresa of Lisieux in Jowai are also pilgrim places.

Christian Pilgrimage Places in West Bengal

Tomb of Blessed Mother Teresa rested on ground floor of Missionaries of Charity is a major pilgrim destination for christians in Kolkatta. Bandel Church in Hooghly district of West Bengalis one of the oldest Christian churches in India. St. Paul's Cathedral is also a pilgrim destination.

Christian Pilgrimage Places in Mizoram

Christ the King Cathedral in Aizawl is a major attraction in Mizoram

Christian Pilgrimage Places in Nagaland

The Cathedral of Kohima (Mary Help of Christians Church) is a famous Roman Catholic Church in Nagaland.