What to expect
Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)
A Roman Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health, first built in 1547 and rebuilt in 1747. It is associated with the Italian Jesuit missionary and Tamil scholar Constanzo Beschi (Veeramamunivar), who served here. The church is a well-known Christian pilgrimage centre with an annual September feast.
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Plan Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)
Typeheritage
Nearest baseAvur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseAvur
DistrictPudukkottai
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Roman Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health, first built in 1547 and rebuilt in 1747. It is associated with the Italian Jesuit missionary and Tamil scholar Constanzo Beschi (Veeramamunivar), who served here. The church is a well-known Christian pilgrimage centre with an annual September feast.
Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church) is planned from Avur, one of the travel bases in Pudukkottai district. Use Avur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church) — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Best timeSeptember feast; November to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)
Near the Pudukkottai-Tiruchirappalli border; Pudukkottai railway station ~40 km; Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~30 km
Peak crowds during the September feast.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Avur or nearby in Pudukkottai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)?
Base yourself in Avur or nearby in Pudukkottai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)?
About an hour.
What else is near Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church)?
Nearby you can pair Viralimalai Murugan Temple (15.2 km), Viralimalai Peacock Sanctuary (15.2 km), Vijayalaya Choleeswaram, Narthamalai (18.1 km), Narthamalai Rock-Cut Cave Temples (19.2 km).
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- Periyanayagi Madha Shrine (Avur Church):Aultabulta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0