April 25, 2015

V – For Velankanni


Velankanni is a famous shrine of Our Lady of Health, situated in town shores of Bay of Bengal and district of Nagapattnam, Tamilnadu India.

I went to Velankanni the year after my dad’s death, along with my mother, sister, brother in law.  My nephew, sunny Emmanuel who was still in school, at that time was very eager to come with us; we had already booked our tickets and were ready to depart, he worried so much that we purchased a ticket on the same day and took him along with us. 

Sunny was a very loved and pampered child among all the children in our family – and I remember how much fun we had in his company.  I found a few pictures of this trip and am glad to share here.





Then I went a few more times to this place after my marriage, then when my first child was born; and then when my son was born. This place has been a popular one in our family. As my mother in law and husband both are ardent devotees of Our Lady of Health – they prayed to Our Lady for the safe delivery of both of my children; that’s how my daughter is named as Maria Dorothy and my son was named as Mario Emmanuel.  You will find information on this website .http://www.vailankannishrine.org/miracle.php



Now again two years ago we visited this shrine and it was a great experience; we went around the shrine for prayer services, and later during the day and in the evening hours we went shopping and spent time at the beach. 






Each moment of the year has its own beauty…..… a picture which was never before and shall never be seen again.  Ralph Waldo Emerson
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7 comments:

  1. Susan ScottApril 25, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    This is lovely Genevive, thank you for sharing it with us - everyone looks so happy! The quote also is worthwhile pondering -

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    1. Dr Genevive AngelaApril 25, 2015 at 6:38 AM

      Thanks Susan for being here, I do appreciate you for the comments. And yes I did hear about the earth quake, it has not affected us; and thanks for your thoughtfulness and prayers. I was with my friend today in the afternoon when I heard that there was a tremor in vizag, she checked with her husband and he said all well.. I must see the news to get a better idea of whats happening, thanks again..

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  2. Susan ScottApril 25, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    And, p.s. I hear on the news of the earthquake in Nepal - I know that this is not near you but some after shocks were felt in India. Be safe and you are in my thoughts as are all affected by this.

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  3. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Oh that looks so lovely dear! Love your pictures , you look so happy playing in the sea there . Love to read about you feelings on Our Lady also. Thanks for a positive happy feeling you share with us. Hugs

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    1. Dr Genevive AngelaApril 26, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks Eli ... you reminded me of an old song... those were the days my friend, I thought it would never end....I cherish these moments to keep myself positive and happy always..thanks again..

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  4. Shanaya TalesApril 26, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Good choice of quote. It has so much truth in it. Lovely pics too. Looks like you had a lot of fun. :)
    *Shantala @ ShanayaTales*

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    1. Dr Genevive AngelaApril 26, 2015 at 9:53 PM

      Glad you like this quote, after a lot of search I found something appropriate to express my feelings.. thanks for being here...

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