St. Alphonsa's Tomb - Pilgrimage place in Bharananganam - Kottayam, India

The mortal remains of St. Alphonsa are preserved in a chapel near the St. Mary's church in Bharananganam. The pilgrims from all over India visit it to get her blessings. Every year on July 28, which is the death anniversary of the saint, thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine to pray and to seek her blessings. The Alphonsa Museum, which houses hundreds of exhibits associated with the life of blessed Alphonsa, is situated in the Chapel compound. There is a two storey structure in front of the chapelfrom where steps leads to the stadium below and on either side of these steps is a beautifully laid out terraced garden. The main structure of the Church, which became known as the St. Alphonsa Shrine Church following Alphonsa's canonization on October 12, 2008, had originally been built as a cemetery chapel of the Bharananganam Forane Church in 1945. Sr. Alphonsa was the first nun to be buried there. Her tomb now stands at the exact spot where her mortal remains were interred on July 29, 1946. The food canteen nearby seems to be a very good option for travellers for an overnight stay and the food served is very economical considering the nearby restaurants.

The mortal remains of St. Alphonsa are preserved in a chapel near the St. Mary's church in Bharananganam. The pilgrims from all over India visit it to get her blessings. Every year on July 28, which is the death anniversary of the saint, thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine to pray and to seek her blessings. The Alphonsa Museum, which houses hundreds of exhibits associated with the life of blessed Alphonsa, is situated in the Chapel compound. There is a two storey structure in front of the chapelfrom where steps leads to the stadium below and on either side of these steps is a beautifully laid out terraced garden.

This is a peaceful Christian Church. We can pray for our needs and wishes.

Good. Today is the Perunal(Parish) day(28-Jul).there was a huge rush but parish people planned very well and I was able to reach the Tomb and pry within 15 min in the queue

You are welcome to visit the Tomb of the first Saint of India. Many miracles were reported having prayed her intercession.

This is one of the famous pilgrims in kerala. July 28 is St .Alphonsa 's feast and we were celebrating it as a big function. Coming days are the main 'perunal 'days but covid situation badly reduces its beauty. However, this divine moments help us to erase some negative feelings and can fill our mind with positive vibes.St.Alphonsa help us to heal the wound caused by this pandemic

A really famous pilgrimage centre in Kerala , devoted to St.Alphonsa, it's located at Bharaneganem, near Pala on the state highway from Pala to Kanjirappally, it's accessible by Bus from Pala and Kanjirappally. It's situated in a town with a lot of shops nearby. There are plenty of restaurants near it for visitors. The place has a clam ambiance, best for prayer, and adoration.There is a main Church, then the shrine of St.Alphonsa, where she is buried. There is also a museum of St.Alphonsa near the church on the opposite side of the road, which is a must visit place if you come here.

Bharananganam, an important pilgrim centre in South India, is located on the banks of Meenachil river, 5 km east of Pala in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala. Saint Alphonsa, was an Indian religious sister and educator. She was the first woman of Indian origin to be canonised as a saint by the Catholic Church, and the first canonised saint of the Syro-Malabar church based in Kerala. Her feast day is observed on 28 July. After a series of serious health problems, she died on 28 July 1946, at a young age of 35. She was buried at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bharananganam (Kottayam), Diocese of Palai.