The Shrine is kept open from 5.00 a.m. morning to 9.00 p.m. evening.



A N N U A L   F E A S T   O F   O U R   L A D Y   O F   H E A L T H,
V A I L A N K A N N I

Celebrated from 29th August to 8th September - 8th September the Birth Day of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

More than 20 lakh pilgrims from all the corners of India and from other Countries throng the Shrine.

Holy Mass is celebrated in six languages, fourteen times a day during the Feast.

Car Procession of Our Lady of Health, takes place at 8.00 p.m.

Everyday hoisting of the Our Lady's flag, takes place at 12.00 noon.

The Grand Annual Feast commences with the hoisting of Our Lady's Flag at 6.30 p.m. on 29th August. The Bishop of Thanjavur is the main celebrant on this day.

The Feast concludes with the dismounting of Our Lady's Flag at 6.00 p.m. on 8th September. The Rector & Parish Priest is the main celebrant on the concluding Mass.

The Feast Mass is celebrated on 8th September at 6.15 a.m. in the Shrine open-air auditorium, presided over by the Bishop of Thanjavur.

Click here for Annual Feast Programme 2006



S A C R A M E N T S   I N   T H E   S H R I N E

The Sacraments are administered on all days throughout the year

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is administered before every Mass being celebrated in the Shrine.