This is a beautiful church and a famous pilgrim center. Now it is open for peoples but to wear face masks. Extremely beautiful grottos of mother Mary beautify the entire church environment. Church has wide area for parking. Lovely church maintains a prayerful environment which relaxes and soothen our mind .

One of the Place to visit in Ernakulam. Tower which contains paintings is not open as of today (06 Oc 21). They said it will open within 2-3 weeks. Missed those. Lots of space, great ambiance…

Vallarpadam Basilica is awesome church. This is the one of the most important churches in kerala. Everyones love and like this church. Its a beautiful marian pilgrimage shrine. The church architecture and good.The architecture of Vallarpadam Church is very beautiful. The main festival day is September 24 every year. Festival of vallarpadam mata is celebrated every year from September 14 to ettaammidam 30 October 1 at vallarpadam.

Church for Lady of Vallarpadam - The Miraculous Mother Mary ❤. Church lies in the premises of Kochi. Place is beautiful calm peaceful. Known for its architectural significance. Good parking space for vehicles. Church has two towers with lift facility and views from up are so nice.... Loved the place 🙏🏻

Old church with quite striking exterior and bell towers. Nice to view from outside and you may respectfully visit inside too.There is always something sticking about seeing architecture that feels out of place. Peaceful and serene. A nice holy place to visit for all religions. Dont forget to go to the top of the church for a good view of the city.

Awrsome peaceful place and too TraditionalVallarpadathamma

The church authorities are keen at following covid protocols, which keeps our mind at ease. Much appreciated. 😊

One of the most beautiful churches in Kochi city. There is a lift to get top view from the tower. But closed due to COVID. Must visit place.

Dont forget to read about the history. Even the lanes that lead to the shrine is very scenic.Vallarpadam church is therapeutic!

Vallarpadam Basilica is one of the church which is known for its miracles. It was raised to the status of Basilica on 1st December 2004 by late Saint John Paul II. The Church has a good artitecture and the area is so peaceful. There is a good parking space for cars and bikes. There is also a very beautifully build 12 places representing way of cross. The area is large and that too gets full of cars once the celebration day comes like Christmas and Easter times.

Really lovely peaceful and amazing chruch it is. You can get a ferry ride with your car to the fort Kochi at just INR. 50-200 only. 😍😍😍😍Love it

Beautiful church and famous pilgrim center.

Its a great place to visit.better to visit in morning or evening because its pretty hot weather due to humidity.you can enjoy roro service and lot more nearby.

Valarpadam church kochi, good place for visit and calm area for prayers. Top vew of church is stunning.

Beautiful Basilica. The idea of sweeping the Basilica premises with a broom for prayers answered is interesting. The story of how the church came into being and how it has over the decades become an important place for the fisherfolk who believe in the divine powers of the deity here is a good piece of story to hear from the locals. The place is safe for families and solo travelers.

An old church near Vembanad lake in the name of Mother Mary. It is strongly believed that Virgin Mary appeared here. A famous pilgrim center.

Very nice surrounding. It has a very spacious parking area. Visiting this place will definitely gives you a divine feeling.

Miraculous church pray touching your heart without any grudge towards anyone and you ll be granted

The National Shrine Basilica Of Our Lady of Ransom, situated at Vallarpadam , Ernakulam is a large pilgrimage centre and is one of the biggest Christian pilgrim centre of India. Located in the middle of Vallarpadam in Kerala, the Vallarpadam Church or the Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom is an ancient church and a very famous centre of pilgrimage in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Its one of the oldest European Churches in India which was built by the Portuguese Missionaries in the year 1524. The church is dedicated to the Holy Mary of Vallarpadam which is commonly referred as Vallarapadath Amma. Though, it ruined due to heavy flood in the year 1676 but it was reconstructed in the year 1676. Then in the year 1888, it was declared as a special church by Pope Leo XIII and later the Union Government stated it as a major pilgrim centre. The history says that Vallarpadath Amma has saved her devotees life several times from violent storms.Feast of Vallarpadath Amma is conducted in the month of September 24 every year with pomp and gaiety.So, if you wanna explore a bit off beat, then do visit this place where you get the full combination of sightseeing, religion and folklore.The picture of Mary and Infant Jesus, installed at the top of the main altar of the Vallarpadam Church, was brought by Portuguese merchants under the leadership of Vasco da Gama in 1524. In 1676 the old Church, which was known as the Church of the Holy Spirit, founded by the Portuguese missionaries, was destroyed by a heavy flood, and the picture was found floating in the backwaters. Nobody except Paliyath Raman Valiyachan, the Prime Minister of Maharaja of Cochin, could recover it. The present church at Vallarpadamis built on land donated by Paliyath Raman Valiyachan. A sanctuary lamp which he donated has been burning day and night from 1676 onwards in his honour.In May 1752 a miracle is believed to have taken place which made Vallarpadam a centre of pilgrimage. In Vallarpadam there was a young Nair Lady named Meenakshi Amma, who was a member of a noble family called Palliyil Veedu. Together with her son she was sailing to Mattancherry. There arose a storm and the boat capsized. Meenakshi Amma and her son went deep down into the backwater.She promised to devote the rest of her life to Mary’s service if she and her child were saved.It was a promise she kept.On the third day, as per instructions in a dream, the parish priest asked the fishermen to cast net in the river, and Meenakshi Amma and her son were rescued.After her death, the church put up the picture of Meenakshiamma and her child alongside the painting of Mary.Nb: There is a lift which can be used to see the top view from the church where we can see a 360 degree view of the places surrounding the church which costs only 10 rupee per person

Peaceful and divine atmosphere, great place where you feel yourself blessed by our mother mary Vallarpadathamma

A must visit holy shrine.

Peaceful place.

So peaceful and blessed church

A beautifully architectured church in Kochi, you have enough car parking available. Well connected with all public and private transport facilities, uber and ola also serve this area. Church is very beautiful and you can really feel a positive vibe on entering the Church. Place is very clean and tidy. Lot of pilgrims across India and foreign countries visit this church.

Its has got a good Atmosphere despite it being crowded on most days, especially the evenings.Its easy to reach and accessible via 4 wheelers.Amble parking space is available.

It can call heaven in earth ..... Beautiful place and peaceful place for prayers,a lot of believers are here for rituals

National pilgrimage Basilica of Our Lady of Vallarpadom. Rosary park - vivid experience of reciting the rosary.

A holy place with lots of positive energy. The basilica is Dedicated to Virgin Mary and its known as Vallarpadam Amma.

Peaceful and calm place to pray

St. Marys basilica. Peaceful and divine atmosphere.

Serene peaceful atmosphere but crowded with believers during occasions

A very calm and Beautiful Church which is also a famous tourist attraction in Ernakulam. Its  a major Christian pilgrim centre of India. The Church is now closed because of the Covid situation. But we can visit without entering inside.

Good atmosphere for prayer calm and peace fullReally blessed....

Very calm atmosphere. Historical church. Worth exploring

Very famous church. Popular with people who come to worship and also visitors. The twin towers are an attraction. For a ticket that costs just ten, one could go up the tower on a lift. The view is really great.

A great example of old architecture. Get some peace of mind here. Come & say a lil prayer. Amazing church

Built in 1524 by Portugeese. In 2004 it has been proclaimed as Basalica by Marpappa.Well maintained premises. Peaceful atmosphere.

The shrine is dedicated to Holy Mary, mother of Jesus. Mother Marys appearance in 1752 and many miraculous appearance later on made the shrine a very popular pilgrim centre. Located on the Vallarpadam Island opp the International Cargo Terminal.You can go atop the bell towers via lift by taking tickets to get a great view of Goshree Island and surroundings (During non-covid times)

Place for worship. Mother Mary pray for us

Very beautiful and awesome church ever. very very nice church in the kerala. This is the one of famous church in kerala

I liked visitng the place and I have visited plenty of churches like this. However I felt little detested with the kind of content published over there. Though its a story, the protagonist in the story is a Hindu family who finally got CONVERTED to a Christian, because she was to visit a temple and in between she met some with a boat accident where she was to die and then the church came in rescue for her and hence she lived as a slave to the church further on. There is still this ritual of being a slave at this church. However, my opinion was that the way it is published (that the lady was to visit a temple and then this accident happened) is definitely spreading a hatred in some or the other way.

This is a National pilgrimage centre located in Vallarpadam island.

Good place relaxing mind good atmosphere

Very calm and quite place. Better place place for peaceful prayer. They provide better ambience.We pray for divine increase concerning church growth across every city and nation in Jesus Name. We declare that every church will be vibrant, filled with the power and working of Your Holy Spirit.

Spiritual nature for all human beings.

Vallarpadam Church is a major tourist attraction in Ernakulam. It is also known as Our Lady of Ransom. Marys mother Mary is affectionately called as Vallarpadathamma by the people here. Apart from the state of Kerala, people come from this state to visit this church.

Its an ancient shrine of st.marys .It is more than a century old

Holy place of worship, well maintained. Currently closed due to covid.

The famous basilica of our lady.

This is a beautiful catholic church with a beautiful history of religious unity in the state. However when I visited, it was closed, since it was Sunday ( heard that it was opened for specific hours only) - so we could not visit inside. Took a round and looked at it closely and found it was beautifully constructed - a peaceful place in Kochi.

Its a peaceful place.

One of the beautiful and peaceful church in Kochi. Enough car parking space over there. Church tower is over there, you can see the view points of Kochi.The Feast of Vallarpadathamma is celebrated from 16 to 24 September every year. Thousands of pilgrims come to Vallarpadam to participate in the Feast, especially on 24 September.Vallarpadam is situated next to Bolgatty Island on the west, and linked to the Ernakulam mainland via the new Goshree bridges.

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Nice one,Best palce to visit..

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Nice ambience, ample car parking facility

Superb place to peace out... Holy and positive atmosphere.

Soo Divine Church, soo blessed

Large church with peaceful and serene atmosphere. There is large parking space available. The staff re very courteous and friendly.This church is a pilgrimage centre and attracts tourists as well. For a small fee, you can reach the top of the Marian tower and have a nice view of the entire area. The church architecture is of European style that not many churches in Kerala have.

We just went up to see the beauty of the Ernakulam city. Its amazing..💙💚

Famous church in kerala

Good is great

Good Place to see in Ernakulam. Christian Catholic Church. One of the famous church in India.

Calm and cool atmosphere. A good place for prayer and worship. A beautifully architectured church in Kochi located on the Vallarpadam Island opp the International Container Terminal.

Must see and visit place in not only in Kochi but also in entire Kerala state. Great and historical place established in 1218, more than 800 years old church. well maintained with large parking area. One get refreshed and relaxed at this place. It is surrounded by various little structures which enhanced the glory and sanctity of the church

Peaceful atmosphere 😇

Calm & serene atmosphere.. especially in the evening

Top view is amazing ...the church area is very peaceful really calm... There is a good space for parking car and bikes..

This is an old church with peaceful surroundings and a good place to visit for worship. The tower visit gives an aerial view of the surroundings. A must visit!

It is a very devotional place.. you must visit there.. such a nice place... vallarpadam is a small island where this church located. its nearby vallarpadam terminal.

Nice place

Its one of the most important Marian Shrine in Kochi. It also has a museum and seperate place for adoration.

Having a blessed day at Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom ( Vallarpadam Church).Its a must place to visit, if you are visiting Cochin. 10 KM away from major railway station and bus stand, you get direct bus services from high court junction bus stop. Or you can hire a taxi.Do visit the place and stay blessed.

Very beautiful and peaceful church to pray. The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam, is a large centre of pilgrimage, and the major Christian pilgrim centre of India.People from all parts Kerala irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of Mother Mary, popularly known as Vallarpadathamma. I like this place very much.

Vallarpadam church is a major Marian Pilgrim Centre in India. It is one of the 23 basilicas of the Catholic Church in India and belongs to the Arch Diocese of Verapoly (Varapuzha). Mother Mary is called as the Vallarpadathamma and is believed to have saved many people from violent storms.The feast of Vallarpadathamma is celebrated from 16th to 24th September every year, in which September 24th being the main feast day. Apart from the basilica, the rosary village is a major attraction at the Vallarpadam Church.

The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam, is a large centre of pilgrimage, and a major Christian pilgrim centre of India. Around one million people visit the Basilica every year. It is the most important Marian Shrine in India. People from all parts of the world irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as Vallarpadathamma.

National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom. Vallarpadam Basilica is one of the church which is known for its miracles.Showers of blessings bestowed upon the faithfuls visited.

I visited this church for the first time in the year 1997. It was then a small church mainly visited by fishermen who believed that if their child was blessed at this church, the child would never drown. Years later, the church became famous and now is a Basilica. The two new towers were added to the church building without altering the main structure. There is a new church built behind this Basilica. Underneath this new church is a source of sweat water, this water is consumed by faithful’s who believe that it has healing properties. At the entrance of this new church one can see four glass tiles which cover the source of this water. The water is then collected in a small well. People can collect this water and either consume or take it home.One should not miss the view from the top of the tower!

A Pilgrim Church strictly follows the covid-19 protocol for the worship.

Abode of peace.. Dont miss tower view.

Best place to be during evenings with your family and friends. You LL love it

This place is awesome and well maintained, secondly its really peaceful and happy to be there.

The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom is a very peaceful place.i believe Vallarpadatamma resolved my problems and fulfilled my needs.

Being there somehow calms my mind.

Really big church. Nice architecture. Scenic views around. Rosary park is nicely designed. Great view from Church tower. Overall it was a great spiritual experience.

The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam, is a large centre of pilgrimage, and a major Christian pilgrim centre of India.

VALLARPADOM. BASLICA.EUROPIANS. MAY. FOUND. THE. ISLAND. IN SALT. WATER. WHICH. HAD. GETTING NICE. WATER. ..FOR. THE. SEA ROOT. BETWEEN. ARABIAN. OCEAN. *INDIAN OCEAN. *BAY OF BENGAL.

Cleanest place of worship where you get positive vibes & peace os mind..

On the way to Kochi I entered the Vallarpadam Basilica. I came here with my grandfather when I was young. All those memories came to mind again. St. Marys Basilica ❤️

1218 -2018A church that which has a history of 800 years. People come here with their parents, family, friends etc. Church has a great ampience, with all sufficient facilities, like parking, toilets, prayer hall, stores etc.

Pilgrimage place of Mary Mother of Jesus.The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam, is a large centre of pilgrimage, and a major Christian pilgrim centre of India. Around five million people visit the Basilica every year. It is the most important Marian Shrine in India. People from all parts of the world irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as Vallarpadathamma.

This Place is great place to visit where u can see a wonderful place which is located in one of the islands in Kochi

Awsome🥰

Great place 🤙🏼

Nice place .. mass in the evening at 530pm.... a Marian apparition in India recognised by the holy see & most of us know only about velankanni... mother Mary.. pray for us

Nice place for ambience and facilities like parking. Visitors from all faiths folk here .

A place of worship & prayer. A space to contemplate and regain spiritual strength and solace.

The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam, is a large centre of pilgrimage, and the major Christian pilgrim centre of India. Vallarpadam Basilica is the most important Marian Shrine in India. People from all parts of the world irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as Vallarpadathamma.Peaceful place.very good architecture works. Rosary park is nicely designed. Great view from church tower... Its a spiritual and extraordinary blessed church.

We just abt made it in time for 6.30am Sun mass at The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom (Vallarpadam-Ernakulam) ..It is written in the church history tt the picture of Mary & Infant Jesus, installed at the top of the main altar of the Vallarpadam Church, was brought by Vasco Da Gama in 1524 ..The church structure (inside) is simple, w very few pews .. but w an opn area (for seating on the flr) instead ..We wandered ard the church grds, onto an opn area dedicated as a Rosary Park in front of the church, with sculptures & paintings featuring the four Mysteries of Faith ..

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