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Shrine Schedule

Velankanni Church Mass Timings 2026

Full Holy Mass schedule across all four Velankanni churches - Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, English, Hindi & Konkani.

⚠️ Please confirm timings before you travel - they can change on feast days

Disclaimer: velankannishrine.in is not affiliated with the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. These timings are based on publicly available information. For official, up-to-date timings, contact the basilica directly at +91 4365 263 423 or check their notice boards.

Shrine Open
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Daily
Shrine Office
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Closed 12:30–2:00 PM; closed Sun, Jan 1, Good Fri, Dec 25
Confession
5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Daily · Multilingual confessors available

Weekday Mass Schedule (Monday–Friday)

Time Service Language Location
5:40 AM
Morning Prayer
- Main Shrine
6:00 AM
Mass
Tamil Main Shrine
7:00 AM
Mass
Tamil Lower Basilica
8:00 AM
Mass
Telugu Upper Basilica
8:00 AM
Mass
Konkani Morning Star Church
9:00 AM
Mass
Malayalam Morning Star Church
10:00 AM
Mass
English Lower Basilica
11:00 AM
Mass
Hindi Upper Basilica
12:00 PM
Mass
Tamil Lower Basilica
4:00 PM
Mass (Mon–Sat)
Tamil Morning Star Church
6:00 PM
Rosary, Litany & Mass
Tamil Lower Basilica

Saturday Mass Schedule

5:45 AM
Car Procession of Our Lady, Benediction & Mass
Tamil Lower Basilica
7:00 AM
Mass
Tamil Our Lady's Tank Chapel

Sunday Mass Schedule

5:00 AM
Mass (for parishioners)
Tamil Lower Basilica
7:30 AM
Mass
Tamil Lower Basilica
6:00 PM
Rosary, Novena Prayer, Benediction & Mass
Tamil Lower Basilica

Special Mass Timings

First Friday
7:00 AM - Tamil Mass with Eucharistic Procession, Sermon & Benediction (Upper Basilica)
First Saturday
5:30 PM - Car Procession, Blessing of the Sick, Benediction & Mass (Tamil, Lower Basilica) · 9:00 PM - Three-Hour Adoration (Main Shrine)
Second Saturday
9:00 AM–4:00 PM - Healing and Fasting Prayer Service (Velankanni Retreat House)
Third Saturday
After 7:00 AM Mass - One-Hour Intercessory Prayer Service (Our Lady's Tank Chapel)
Fourth Saturday
6:30 AM - Mass (Tamil, Naduthittu Chapel) · 8:00 PM - Children's Evangelization Programme (Presbytery front)

Other Churches in Velankanni

Morning Star Church

8:00 AM - Konkani Mass
9:00 AM - Malayalam Mass
4:00 PM - Tamil Mass (Mon–Sat)
8:00 PM - Konkani Mass

Naduthittu Church

6:30 AM - Tamil Mass (Last Saturday of month)
Special feast day masses

Our Lady's Tank Chapel

7:00 AM - Tamil Mass (every Saturday)
6:30 PM - Tamil Mass (Lent season only)

Annual Feast Mass Timings (Aug 29 – Sep 8)

During the 11-day Novena period, Mass frequency increases to 14+ per day. Schedule runs from 4:00 AM through 10:00 PM across multiple venues in various languages.

4:00–4:30 AM Early Tamil Mass
5:00 AM Tamil Solemn Mass
7:00 AM Tamil / Malayalam Mass
9:00 AM Malayalam Mass
10:00 AM English Mass
11:00 AM Hindi Mass
Evening Novena prayers and processions
9:00 PM Night Adoration

Languages: Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Konkani, Hindi, English, French. On September 8, the Pontifical Solemn High Mass is celebrated by the Bishop of Thanjavur. Arrive by 4:30–5:00 AM for interior seating.

Full Annual Feast Guide →

Other Services

Confession
Daily 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Multilingual confessors available
Novena Prayers
Daily (Evening)
Before the Evening Mass
Sick Anointing
On request
Contact the basilica office
Museum
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Daily · Pilgrim offerings on display

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a dress code for mass?
Yes. Modest dress is required. Shoulders and knees should be covered. Avoid shorts, sleeveless tops, and revealing clothing. Footwear is removed at the basilica entrance.
Can non-Catholics attend mass?
Yes. All are welcome to attend mass. Non-Catholics may not receive Holy Communion but are welcome to participate in the service.
Are there masses in Malayalam or Telugu?
Yes. Malayalam Mass is at 9:00 AM at Morning Star Church. Telugu Mass is at 8:00 AM at the Upper Basilica on weekdays.
What happens during the Annual Feast (Aug 29–Sep 8)?
The basilica runs 14+ masses per day starting from 4:00 AM. Attendance can reach a million on September 8 alone. Book accommodation months in advance.
Is there photography during mass?
Photography inside the church during mass is not permitted. Outside and in the grounds, photography is generally allowed.

Need Official Confirmation?

For official mass timings - especially during feast days and special occasions - contact the basilica directly.

📞 +91 4365 263 423

Plan Your Visit → Annual Feast Guide →