After recovering from any illness, believers offer replicas of the affected body parts, made of wax, silver, and gold.  When a wish is fulfilled, devotees present silk sarees to the sacred Mary as a sign of their gratitude. Special occasions like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, thanksgiving, etc. are earmarked by donation of money and partaking in the free food service undertaken by the church.

Couples blessed with a baby, especially after a long wait, offer coconut sprouts or cradles to share their happiness. Devotees surrender their ego at the feet of the divine by tonsuring their head at Velankanni.

After recovering from any illness, believers offer replicas of the affected body parts, made of wax, silver, and gold.  When a wish is fulfilled, devotees present silk sarees to the sacred Mary as a sign of their gratitude. Special occasions like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, thanksgiving, etc. are earmarked by donation of money and partaking in the free food service undertaken by the church.

Couples blessed with a baby, especially after a long wait, offer coconut sprouts or cradles to share their happiness. Devotees surrender their ego at the feet of the divine by tonsuring their head at Velankanni.