The shrine gained prominence in the 20th century, especially after the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Lourdes was brought from France in 1954 and enshrined here.

Velankanni, often referred to as the "Lourdes of the East," is one of the most sacred and visited Christian pilgrimage centers in India.

Velankanni Beach, located in the coastal town of Velankanni in Tamil Nadu, is a serene yet vibrant beach retreat nestled close to the revered Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health.

St. Mary’s Cathedral in Jaffna is a historic Roman Catholic church and the seat of the Diocese of Jaffna, known for its serene architecture and deep spiritual significance.

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a grand Hindu temple in Jaffna dedicated to Lord Murugan, renowned for its towering gopuram and vibrant Dravidian architecture.

Jaffna Fort, located near the Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka, is a historic Dutch fort that stands as a powerful reminder of the island’s colonial past.

St. Anthony’s Church (Passaiyoor), Jaffna is a historic Roman Catholic shrine built in 1911, famous for its open-pillared façade and coastal setting in the Passaiyoor suburb of Jaffna.

Mannar Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1560 and later expanded by the Dutch, is a coastal fort on Mannar Island known for its coral-stone walls and square bastions.

Talaimannar Pier, once the British-built terminus of the Indo‑Ceylon Railway ferry service to India, stretches into the Gulf of Mannar but has been out of operation since the 1964 cyclone.

Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu (Madhu Madha Church) in Mannar is Sri Lanka’s holiest Catholic Marian shrine and a revered site of unity, healing, and faith.

Keerimalai Springs, also known as the Keerimalai Holy Pond, is a sacred freshwater spring located about 20–25 km north of Jaffna.

St. Madharasi Madha Church (Our Lady of Madharasi Matha) in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, is a cherished Catholic shrine built by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century and later preserved by the local faithful during Dutch rule.