Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes (Poondi)

The shrine was consecrated as a Minor Basilica in 1999 by Pope John Paul II.

On 03.08.1999, the shrine was declared as Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II.

The present structure of the shrine has a mixture of Gothic and French architectural styles.

The facade above the portico has a row of statues of the Twelve Apostles, St. Francis Xavier and Fr.

The church has a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified.