Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom in Paravūr

Peace ful church. Diff feel. Fully established system. Adoration chappel, marian display hall, pious items stall, church office, lot of parking space. Toilets available. Lot of staff to help and guide too.

A renowned tourist destination in Ernakulam and has a very serene and beautiful church. It is one of Keralas main centers for Christian pilgrims. Although the church is ancient, the surrounding area is well-maintained and offers lots of parking and other amenities that pilgrims from all over the country

Good spiritual place. Calm and quiet to visit on weekdays. Free Parking available.

Is the most beautiful bacilica which I have ever seen yet. the charge is so attractive. The climatic condition is so beautiful that is very very beautiful. If you are a person who can enjoy the beauty of nature, visiting this place is a best opertunity in front of you.

Most peaceful place. Lot of people came here for prayer even in working day. This place witness a lot of miracles in the name of mother mary. This church is also in the name of mary. Inside the church you will feel a relaxing mind that much blessed place is this church

The peaceful atmosphere which lies around the church and inside the church will make you spend more time over there. You need to walk a bit from the main road. The road towards the church is difficult to find because there is a flyover that starts from there. There is an arch at the beginning of the road.

One of the best pilgrimage centers in Kerala. The church has enough parking space to accommodate a huge crowd. Best place to spend our time with God. A divine serene place.🙏🏻🙏🏻

Good place to spend some peaceful time . Religious and good vibe place .Must visit .

Lift is there in the church. Top view is very nice.

Beautiful place with a prayerful ambience ... 😍 Holy mass is performed in various regional languages like Tamil, Malayalam etc... Plenty of time stalls are also seen in the premises of this church.. Feast days are quite rushy

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. Its 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 wasnt 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.

went there 4 years ago with my family.. it was a very calm and peace day for me... there is retual were we sweep the floor... and also we could get on the top of the bheem the view was awsome...

Prayerful atmosphere attracts every believer, families and individuals to come and spend some time silently in front of the god.Churchs as well as Vallarpadam Mother Marys history is clearly depicted.Mother Marys Shrine is beautifully placed on the top.Scenic beauty of the surroundings from the top of the church enhances its beauty.Stations of the cross depicted within the tree barks in the front of the church attracts everyone.Overall it gives us a blessed feeling.

Its a beautiful church. My friend took me there. They say that, it is a very powerful church and whatever you pray for will be granted. I have heard a lot of miraculous stories from a lot of people. I didnt pray for anything because, even if I am a Christian, I dont believe in praying to anyone other than to God in the name of Jesus Christ. I was scared to pray to mother Mary because it was against my beliefs.

Very popular church and vallarpadam is a divine attraction to visit and pray. Its 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.

Beautiful and Holy place. Church atmosphere gives you a special kind of energy. Parking is free. Christian stores are available in the church including Holy Bible keychains, candles, prayer books etc.

Peaceful church within the heart of kochi. Night view from gopuram was excellent. There is an aquarium as well. One can purchase kontha, Bible and others from a stationary shop residing within the church compound at reasonable church.

Well this place gives us peace as its calm and quiet. Make us relive our stress. Good Breeze with a cold temperature makes us relaxed when its hot.

A Catholic Basilica church . A well known tourism attration & pilgrimage centre in Ernakulam.

Wonderful place to visit & pray. Very sacred place for worship.

Vallarpadam basilica is one of the National shrine And Also one of the major pilgrim centre of India. A peaceful place to pray and have to stay in prayers. To keep your mind peacefull and keep all the burdens down. In the hands of jesus. This place has a prayerfull ambience. Have a big parking facilities and other prayer assistance.

Beautiful church on an island surrounded by backwaters. There is plenty of parking on the front. You can also go up the bell tower via lift or stairs to have a stunning view of Kochi .

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.

It is a wonderful experience. ... The Innumerable pilgrims who come into the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Vallarpadam, convince all that it is ...

You can visit the watch tower of the church. Only 5-10 minutes to spend there. Pass required ₹5 for using stair case and ₹10 for using lift. Entry to watch tower closes at 8pm.

A very beautiful church made by British in 1584 and still well maintained with prayers

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 its a famous holly place there is ample parking space available , it was a good experience.

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.

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.

A big basilica built attractive. Plenty of parking space for normal scenarios.Sufficient priests to assist with various prayerful needs.However the money charging for mass quite huge for poor people.And I believe Church is not a place to do business.

The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom aka Vallarpadam Basilica (Malayalam: വല്ലാര്‍പാടം പള്ളി, Cochin Portuguese: Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Resgatelocated 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".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.

Heavenly peaceful place, this church is basilica.The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Vallarpadam is popularly known as the Lourdes of Kerala. It belongs to the Archdiocese of Varapoly. People all parts of Kerala and outside, irrespective of cast and creed come here to seek the blessings of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, traditionally known here as Vallarpadathamma. Kochi the “Queen of Arabian Sea” has got a number of small Islands in the backwaters and Vallarpadam is one such island having an area of only six kilometers. On it stands the magnificent Basilica of Our Lady of Vallarpadam. Till 2004 the access of Vallarpadam was only by the regular boat service, of course, though the breathtakingly beautiful backwaters. After the construction of the Goshree bridges make the access a lot easier and faster.

A small and beautiful basilica located not far from the city. You can reach here by bus from High court.If you visit do go up to the top of the tower.

The Vallarpadam Basilica Church of Our Lady of Ransom is located in Ernakulam. The church was built by the Portuguese Missionaries in the year 1524. The main deity in the church is Holy Mary, and she is commonly known as ‘Vallarapadath Amma’ by her pilgrims.There are many miracle stories attached to the church. Some of them are big, some of them minor.  It has been proven that Vallarapadathamma has exerted profound influence in the lives of thousands of people, and if you call out to the mother in pure love and devotion, she would also respond with love and blessings.The blissful ambience of the church creates a meditative atmosphere there and this place is also known for its beautiful rituals.❤️

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. Its 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.

A very soothing church with mind blowing and soul enriching atmosphere.Beautiful place with serene ambience.Easily approachable through car, bus or auto.You can visit the tower top using stairs or lift.(pass have to be taken)and the view from ther is awsome .Ample car parking space available.

Divine and holy place…huge parking area

Latin Catholic Church at Vallarpadam near Vyppin, Ernakulam. Built by the Portuguese in 1524, this church is dedicated to the Holy Mary of Vallarpadam, also known as Vallarapadath Amma. Sweeping the courtyard with a broom is a famous offering here Devotees believe that "Vallarpadathu Amma". Locals claim the patron saint of the church is responsible for saving the lives of her followers from storms.

The place is calm and beautiful. Its 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.

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.

One main attraction of this church is the display of important events from Jesus Christs 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.

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.

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. 😇

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)

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.

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.

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 .

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 🙏🏻