A few nice good health images I found:
St. Mary of good health Basilica | Velankanni
Image by C Y B E R S C O R P I O N
Vailankanni church (Our Lady of Good Health) was built in the late 16th century CE with modifications by Portuguese and further expansions later on due to influx of pilgrimages.
The Gothic style of architecture is a unique feature of the church. The church itself is an imposing building with inspiring architecture. While the buildings have been painted white, roof of the church is made by the tiles with striking red in contrast to the colour of the walls. The environment around the shrine is spick and span radiating rays of hope and piety.
As a token of gratitude to Mother Mary, Portuguese sailors who escaped from a severe cyclone, built the chapel 24 feet to 12 feet with a dome overhead. In their possible subsequent visits, perhaps they brought porcelain plates, which could be seen even now illustrating bible scenes and other cultural arts of the time, to beautify the Church they had built earlier.
Our Lady of Good Health
Image by (nz)dave
St Mary's Basilica
St. Mary's Basilica, one of the oldest churches in Bangalore, is situated opposite the Russel Market Square in Shivajinagar. Originally it was a small chapel built by the French missionary, Abbe Dubois in 1818 and was called 'Kaanike Mathe Devaalaya' (Our Lady of Presentation). The church's present ornate Gothic style structure was built in 1882 by Rev. L.E.Kleiner and the Blessed Mother Mary enshrined here was called 'Arogya Mathe' (Our Lady of good health). The interior of the church is splendid with decorated stained-glass windows from Europe, multiple columns with rich Corinthian capital supporting stately arches. The church was elevated to the status of a Basilica in 1973. Every year on September 8th, crowds clad in saffron clothes gather here to celebrate the feast of the Virgin Mary. As a part of the feast, an annual car procession is also held here.
Contact :
St. Mary's Basilica
Shivajinagar, Bangalore-560051
Phone : 080-22868627/ 28, 22865434
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St. Mary of good health Basilica | Velankanni
Image by C Y B E R S C O R P I O N
Vailankanni church (Our Lady of Good Health) was built in the late 16th century CE with modifications by Portuguese and further expansions later on due to influx of pilgrimages.
The Gothic style of architecture is a unique feature of the church. The church itself is an imposing building with inspiring architecture. While the buildings have been painted white, roof of the church is made by the tiles with striking red in contrast to the colour of the walls. The environment around the shrine is spick and span radiating rays of hope and piety.
As a token of gratitude to Mother Mary, Portuguese sailors who escaped from a severe cyclone, built the chapel 24 feet to 12 feet with a dome overhead. In their possible subsequent visits, perhaps they brought porcelain plates, which could be seen even now illustrating bible scenes and other cultural arts of the time, to beautify the Church they had built earlier.
