Sikkal

The shrine at Velankanni Sikkal is an important pilgrimage site for devotees of the Catholic faith. The shrine is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and is said to have been founded by Saint Thomas the Apostle. The shrine is located in the town of Sikkal in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. The shrine at Velankanni Sikkal is said to have been founded by Saint Thomas the Apostle. The site is said to have been chosen by the Virgin Mary herself, and is said to have been blessed with miraculous healings. The shrine is a popular destination for Catholic pilgrims, and is said to be one of the most important sites of Catholic pilgrimage in India. The shrine at Velankanni Sikkal is located in the town of Sikkal in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. The shrine is located close to the coast, and is said to have been built on the spot where the Virgin Mary first appeared to Saint Thomas. The shrine is a popular destination for Catholic pilgrims, and is said to be one of the most important sites of Catholic pilgrimage in India.