Holly place with some nice vibe. Pray with all your heart and you will be at peace. The ambiance is so calm and refreshing that you will feel like being their forever. You have options for meal and to buy religious stuff from the shop near by at a reasonable price. Visit once and you will not find yourself alone. Ample parking space which is free of cost. Loved the place and will be visiting whenever possible.

Divine and Holy place. Atmosphere gives a special kind of energy. All your prayers will get done if we pray sincerely. Ample parking lot available. Parking is free. Food also available for pilgrimages at reasonable price. All kind of Christian things available in the store near by the church including Holy Bible keychains, candles, prayer books etc... Visit and pray. You will understand the power of Basilica.

National Shrine Basilica,Vallarpadam is situated next to Vallarpadom Container Terminal and linked to the Ernakulam mainland via the Goshree bridges.It is about one kilometer away from the Ernakulam mainland. The earlier Church built by the Portuguese Missionaries was destroyed by heavy floods in 1676, which was then known as Church of the Holy Spirit. The present church at Vallarpadamis is built on land donated by Paliyath Raman Valiyachan. The picture of the Virgin 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 and installed in the old church,but survived the floods which destroyed the old church. On September 12th 2004 the Catholic Bishops Conference of India has raised this pilgrim center to the status of a "National Shrine". The following December Pope John Paul II granted the honorific title of Minor Basilica to the church. Thousands visit the Church every day, from far and wide and belonging to all religions,castes and creed. The Feast of Vallarpadathamma is celebrated from 16 to 24 September every year.

So peaceful and serene. Millions of people visit this holy shrine. Go there with your problem and a solution is sure to come by, at least you will have peace of mind. One big Church where one can spend some quality time with family in peace and the church even has a view tower where you enjoy the scene around the shrine. This church is the most important Marian Shrine in India. It is actually named Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom.

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 .

This is one of the old pilgrim centres in Ernakulam district. Beautiful church with amenities. Try to visit the church in the early morning or evening. There is no tree at all near the church. Walking from car parking to church in a sunny time is devastating.

I went here for an offering. Diety here is Mary mother of jesus also popularly called by local name Vallarpadathamma. There is a Hindu Christian connection to this church. People used to visit this church irrespective of caste or religion. Also considered as powerful

Located on the outskirts of Ernakulam City, it is easily approachable by bus and other means of public transport from the High Court Junction. The introduction of the Metro waterway will open up more points of access from the mainland. It is believed that about half a million people visit the Basilica on a monthly basis. There is a miracle associated with this place and several other incidents that have raised the status of this Basilica to international fame. Since all of them are available on the Internet, I'm not detailing them here. Suffice to say that the prayer hall is a very soothing place and one can spend some quality time in introspection within the Basilica.

Vallarpadam Basilica is awesome church. This is the one of the most important churches in kerala. Everyone's 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.

Divine and holy experience. If you look into the history of the church a miracle has recorded [regarding a mother and her son who were sunk in river, and it is said that Valarpadathamma (holy mother) saved them ]. Special prayers are there on Saturdays in the name of holymary. Spacious parking lot.

Virgin Mary mother of Jesus fondly called as Vallarpadathamma. This church is situated next to bolgatty.The day we visited there was a peaceful and clear soothing day and especially No crowd. Do visit here if you are a devotee. Ample parking available we were hungry but couldn't find any decent restaurants around.

Very popular church and vallarpadam is a divine attraction to visit and pray. It's a beautiful church surrounded by water bodies. Also there is a tower above which can be paid and visited. The view from the top of the tower is priceless. Any camera lens might not be able to capture its beauty in the exact way. The atmosphere at the top is so special. When you are so stressed or down, best place for a different feel.

Historically significant and beautiful basilica consecrated in the name of our lady of help. Has a rich cultural history and significance among the Christian population in Kerala. It's easy to reach the church via car, bike or using public transport. The surrounding is beautiful, with mangove forests and lakes on all sides of the church. The view from the church tower is particularly breathtaking.

This Basilica was recommended by our guide as a must-visit and he wasn't wrong. Lovely, well maintained church with a touching miraculous history. It houses a big courtyard of glass enclosures depicting each and every mystery of the rosary with nicely crafted statues and scenes. This was really a sight to see. The Basilica inside has beautiful interiors and has a watch tower with a lift where you can visit an observatory for beautiful scenic views and finally you can see the statue of Our Lady of Vallarpadam which is atop the church. Highly recommended for some peaceful prayer and meditation..a lovely end to our visit in Kochi.

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.

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.

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 🙏🏻

Vallarpadam Church in Kerala is absolutely amazing 🏰. It's not just any church, it's got a super fascinating history too. This church has been around for ages and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It's one of the oldest churches in the area and holds a special place in the hearts of the local community. The architecture is simply breathtaking, with all those intricate details and a peaceful vibe. Trust me, it's a total gem for kerala.😍

Vallarpadom basilica is a must visit Destination for believers,the construction is outstanding,just mind blowing,the history of church is well mentioned there in the walls,from the front side of the church,there is a view of vallarpadom container terminal,,enough parking space is there,the church is unique in every aspect,one will experience it.English Holy Mass is also there,,must visit....

Basilica of our lady is a famous shrine in Kochi with many miracles among people. Have heard many testimony specially from people who suffered illness and have been cured miraculously

Vallarpadam Basilica is one of the church which is known for it's 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.

Beautiful church and famous pilgrim center.

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

Divine and Holy place. Atmosphere gives a spritual kind of energy. Large parking place available. Parking is free. Restaurant is not good.

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. Don't forget to go to the top of the church for a good view of the city.

It's a historical church that is kept clean...you will get it when you visit there. Unfortunately the towers are closed for entry. The church is open tho.

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…

Nice place , An ancient church that has been given the status of a basilica, it is one of the most prominent spiritual sites in Ernakulam district. The main attraction of Vallarpadam Church is the revered statue of the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Ransom. Devotees believe that this statue possesses miraculous powers, attracting thousands of pilgrims seeking solace, healing, and redemption. Witnessing the devotion of the faithful and experiencing the profound sense of faith is a humbling and enlightening experience.

People come to seek the blessings of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, popularly known as "Vallarpadathamma". A beautiful place, the church is peaceful and there’s a history behind this church being here from 1524.

Good place to go and enjoy the Asian culture ✨🕊

International Pilgrim Centre . Lots of historic moments are sculptured in the walls and a good peace of mind.

My favourite place in Ernakulam district. Famous church with Bible tower. The view from the Bible tower is amazing.. Peaceful place for prayer. Sufficient parking space etc.

One main attraction of this church is the display of important events from Jesus Christ's life. The church has changed a lot from the actual structure. But care has been taken to preserve the inside of the church as it was. There is an eatery right next to the church. Other than that one no other proper hotels in vicinity. The turn of to the church can be overlooked when you are coming via the Gosree bridge. There is an arch,just be on the lookout.

One Of The Most Popular Churches in India .(The National Shrine Basilica Of Our Lady Of Ransom, Vallarpadam, Ernakulam , Kerala ) Holy Place With Great History Around. Many People all Over The World are visiting. They should Consider The Cleanliness Of The Place. The church is Amazing With Great Infrastructure. The Only Thing that Everyone Gets is Blessings. 😇

Its a very famous holly pilgrimage and by going there gives a peace of mind .They have maintained the property and church really clean and beautiful and so many people often visit here . Many have received many blessings from this holly place so be sure to visit here. And since it's a famous holly place there is ample parking space available , it was a good experience.

The feast comes at the same time throughout. The flag host will be on the 16th of September and the feast day at 24th September. The 8th day comments after the 24th also thave special mass. Even before the feast there's Bible convention and mariyan therthadanam. Welcomes all of you guys with all the heart 💓

The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom in Vallarpadam provides a truly prayerful atmosphere. The availability of confession and Adima ,along with the presence of two priests from morning onwards, ensures a spiritually enriching experience. The serene ambiance and dedicated clergy make it a profound place for worship and reflection.

If you believe in miracles, do visit Vallarpadam This catholic church and the compound surrounding it, is a place of pilgrimage due to miracles that are supposed to have taken place. It is claimed this is a very old church dating from 1524. However, this first church founded by Portuguese settlers was destroyed by a flood end 17th century. A new church was built, but it remains unclear to me exactly when the newish looking building was established. Anyway, lots of people visit, even though the location is quite far out of Ernakulam town and in an unattractive industrial environment. I reached Vallarpadam by taking the ferry from Fort Kochi to Vypin island and walking there. After my church visit continued my walk to Ernakulam and took the ferry back to Fort Kochi. Good to get an impression of the Kochi-Ernakulam agglomeration. The views from the bridges over the estuary are good. There is a regular bus from Ernakulam stopping at the church.

The Holy Qurbana in this beautiful church is a true blessing. The prime location adds to the ease as well. Easy accessibility and ample car parking is an added advantage.

The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom aka Vallarpadam Basilica (Malayalam: വല്ലാര്‍പാടം പള്ളി, Cochin Portuguese: Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Resgate) located in Vallarpadam, a suburb in Ernakulam, in the city of Kochi, is a minor Basilica and a major Christian pilgrimage centre in India. Around 5 million people visit the Basilica every year. It is the most important Marian Shrine in India.[citation needed] People from all parts of the world irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, popularly known as "Vallarpadathamma". It's 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.

The church has got a very nice Rosary garden. The compound has two churches (Our Lady of Ransom church) and Church of Holy Spirit. The church has book stalls, adoration chapel and Mary’s tower.

Located on the outskirts of Ernakulam City, it is easily approachable by bus and other means of public transport from the High Court Junction. The introduction of the Metro waterway will open up more points of access from the mainland. It is believed that about half a million people visit the Basilica on a monthly basis. There is a miracle associated with this place and several other incidents that have raised the status of this Basilica to international fame. Since all of them are available on the Internet, I'm not detailing them here. Suffice to say that the prayer hall is a very soothing place and one can spend some quality time in introspection within the Basilica.

Divine and Holy place. Atmosphere gives a special kind of energy. All your prayers will get done if we pray sincerely. Ample parking lot available. Parking is free. Food also available for pilgrimages at reasonable price. will understand the power of Basilica.

Historically significant and beautiful basilica consecrated in the name of our lady of help. Has a rich cultural history and significance among the Christian population in Kerala. It's easy to reach the church via car, bike or using public transport. The surrounding is beautiful, with mangove forests and lakes on all sides of the church. The view from the church tower is particularly breathtaking.

Truly a blessed church with a very peaceful atmosphere.....also a great view from the Marian tower....honestly a great place for spiritual relaxation.. Fyi : there are some problems with accessibility for disabled people to access the Marian tower as u have to climb 62 stairs to reach the top

I have been to the church multiple times. I really feel blessed after going to the church. There is a ritual of brooming the church premises and it's really beautiful. You can go to the Tower of the church and enjoy the view from top. It's really beautiful at the top. Also there is a small museum inside the tower. Good place to visit for worship and prayer 🙏

Devine

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

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

Vallarpadam basilica is one of the popular believer's church in Kerala. It's architecture also attracts us. It is also well known by many wonders which is happened among all the religious people.

This was a great place where you feel yourself blessed by our mother mary. Such a devine place. Also all kind of facilities are available here.

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 it's 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.

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

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

Good ambience. Now no one is allowed to enter inside the church because of Covid issues. But you can pray out side the church and light the candles. Some shop's are also opened. Will get enough space for parking. Toilet is also average.

Peace ful place,u get answer u are sincere

Historical church

Awsome

Good church

God bless you

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Went there on the week of Christmas. Very nicely decorated and lighting arrangment were fabulous. Calm and quiet with a prayerful ambience.

Awrsome peaceful place and too Traditional "Vallarpadathamma

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

Most popular Marine Shrine in Kerala.The church is easily accessible.Near to the Ernakulam city and connected via Ghosri Bridges.

One of the best Marian Shrines in the world especially in India. Our Lady of Ransom Church, Vallarpadam. 👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Must visit church. Actually its officially declared as a tourist destination so irrespective of Christians everyone can visit the place coz its such a splined view and to understand the history about this place. Attaching few pics as well.

This is the only church for the holy sprit , it is later known for the miracle of Mary of vallarpadam . It is a very well maintained place with a complete positive aura all around

A peacefull atmosphere were you get a divine feeling. This church is next to Bolgatty Island on the west.Vallarpadam church is one of the most important Marian Shrine in India and it's 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'.

Beautiful place. Well maintained and peaceful place. Vallarpadathanna pray for us.

The church is dedicated to mother mary. There is a lore surrounding the mother Mary's statue in this church. You can google the same.The church is easily accessible by the vallarpaadam container terminal road. The place has a very serene atmosphere to it. There is ample parking space and finding a spot will be very easy , even during Sunday's. Sweeping the church compound with a broom kept infront of the church is a popular offering specific to this church.

One amongst the most beautiful churches in ernakulam. I have always loved coming here more than anything for the atmosphere. I love climbing the Marian towers to get a beautiful view of the city and the sea but the last time I visited it was closed.

*One among popular pilgrim centre in india. , People around the globe visit this place. Main offering in here is cleaning the church surroundings. * Nice architecture and scenic * good parking area

Nice place.. Food are very tasty👌👌excellent place to visit🤍

Vallarpadam Basilica is a National Shrine of Our Lady of Ransom (Vallarpadathamma)in Kerala, located at Kochi- The Queen of Arabian Sea. Vallarpadam is an island connected to the city with Gosree bridges.

The place is calm and beautiful. It's National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, situated in kochi which is one if the most important Marian shrine in India. Watch tower and beautifully built rosary path makes the place more interesting along with its history. The food available from nearby canteen should be improved.