Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes

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Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica, also known as Poondi Madha Basilica, is a Catholic pilgrimage centre located in Tamil Nadu, South India. It is located in Alamelupuram-Poondi, a small village located adjacent to Thirukattupalli in Thiruvaiyaru taluk of Thanjavur district. The shrine was consecrated as a Minor Basilica in 1999 by Pope John Paul II. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 10°51'40"N, 78°56'18"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple.

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Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple
97 min walk • Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple or Thirupper Nagar, is a Hindu temple located in Koviladi, a village 10 miles from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Vishnu and is one of the Divya Desams—the 108 temples of Vishnu revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the 12 poet saints or Alwars.