Religious site
Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni
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Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni is a Catholic Marian shrine in Medan, Indonesia, dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. Its architecture blends Dravidian, Indonesian, Chinese, and local Batak styles, making it a visually unique pilgrimage site in Asia.
Don't miss
- Two-story shrine with a small seven-floor tower in Indonesian style
- Tamil Hindu-style architecture fused with local Batak and Chinese elements
- Its location in the Taman Sakura Indah area, about 11 kilometres from central Medan
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni
You can visit Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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Know before you go
- The architecture combines Dravidian, Indonesian, Chinese and local Batak traditions.
- A small seven-level tower rises above the two-storey shrine.
- The shrine opened in 2005 and honours Our Lady of Good Health.
A bit of history
The shrine honors a Marian apparition from the 17th century in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, India. It opened in 2005 and was built as a synthesis of multiple cultural architectural traditions.
Common questions
What is the architectural style of the shrine?
It combines Dravidian, Indonesian, Chinese, and Batak styles.
Who is the shrine dedicated to?
Our Lady of Good Health, a Marian apparition from 17th-century Velankanni, India.
How far is the shrine from central Medan?
It is about 11 km from downtown Medan.
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