1st Saturday Matha car procession at velankanni 4 July 2026

The 1st Saturday Matha Car Procession of July 2026 at the Vailankanni Shrine Basilica took place yesterday (Saturday, 4 July 2026). Evening Festival Events 05:30 PM: Rosary, special Navadhina prayers and Triupali in Tamil. 05:45 PM: The electric car procession of the Arogya Mata officially began. Procession route: The image of the Mother in a decorated chariot circled the Beach Road and the cathedral premises. After the procession: Special blessings and Eucharistic blessing for the sick were held. The 1st Saturday Matha Car Procession at the Vailankanni Shrine Basilica took place on Saturday, 4 July 2026. This is a recurring monthly highlight for thousands of pilgrims visiting the "Lourdes of the East". Evening Procession Timeline 05:30 PM: Devotions begin with the Rosary, Special Novena prayers, and Holy Mass in Tamil. 05:45 PM: The Car Procession of Our Lady of Health officially starts. Route: The illuminated chariot carries the statue of Mary Matha through the Beach Road and surrounding shrine grounds. Post-Procession: Includes the Blessing of the Sick and the Eucharistic Blessing.