Diocese of Kumbakonam
0435-2421525 bishophouse@dioceseofkumbakonam.org Bishop's House, Kamaraj St, Kumbakonam 612001
Sunday Mass: 6 • 8 AM • 6 PM
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✦ "Annual Clergy Retreat-2026 From 08 Sunday to 13 Friday - " As the deer longs for flowing streams so my soul longs for you, O God" (Psalms 42:1) ✦ "Annual Clergy Retreat-2026 From 08 Sunday to 13 Friday - " As the deer longs for flowing streams so my soul longs for you, O God" (Psalms 42:1)
Pilgrimage

Holy Shrines of the Diocese

அன்னை மரியாவின் அருள் தலங்கள்

Millions of footsteps, countless miracles — come, kneel, and be blessed.

Poondi Madha Basilica Minor Basilica

Poondi Madha Basilica

பூண்டி புனித அற்புத அன்னை பசிலிக்கா

Poondi • Thanjavur

Miraculous Mother of Poondi — Cherished Marian pilgrimage drawing lakhs. French missionary marvel, raised to Basilica in 1999.

Feast: Sept 8 • Novena: SaturdaysVisit
St. Mary's Cathedral Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral

புனித மரியன்னை பேராலயம்

Kumbakonam

Mother Church of the Diocese since 1899. Majestic Gothic towers, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration & Bishop's Chair.

Feast: Aug 15 • AssumptionVisit
Adaikala Madha Shrine Historic Shrine

Adaikala Madha Shrine

அடைக்கல அன்னை திருத்தலம், ஏலாக்குறிச்சி

Elakurichi • Ariyalur

350-year-old shrine served by St. John de Brito & Veeramamunivar (Fr. Beschi). Refuge of the afflicted — Adaikala Madha.

Feast: Dec 8 • Lenten PilgrimageVisit
Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrim Centre

Our Lady of Lourdes

லூர்து அன்னை திருத்தலம்

Purathakudi

Serene grotto shrine modelled on Lourdes, France. Healing Masses, candle processions & February 11 grand feast.

Feast: Feb 11Visit