Editorial photo #3322408 Religion and Belief

Indian Catholics On Pilgrimage To The Annai Velankanni Church

Thousands of Indian Catholics embark on the pilgrimage and walk to the Annai Velankanni Church (Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health) in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, India to celebrate the 11-day annual feast of Our Lady of Health, popularly called 'Annai Velankanni Matha' and the 'Lourdes of the East'. The pilgrims walk for 17 days travelling over 20km to reach the church for the annual festival. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #3322408
Date taken: 26 August 2017
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Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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