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St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu
A prominent Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Kottar, raised to the status of a minor basilica. It is a major centre of the strong Catholic community of interior Kanyakumari district. The basilica is a well-known pilgrimage and festival church in the Marthandam-Kuzhithurai belt.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseMulagumoodu
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMulagumoodu
DistrictKanniyakumari
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A prominent Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Kottar, raised to the status of a minor basilica. It is a major centre of the strong Catholic community of interior Kanyakumari district. The basilica is a well-known pilgrimage and festival church in the Marthandam-Kuzhithurai belt.
St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu is planned from Mulagumoodu, one of the travel bases in Kanniyakumari district. Use Mulagumoodu for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 3 km from Thuckalay; nearest railway Kuzhithurai (~9 km) or Nagercoil Junction (~24 km); nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) ~55 km.
A minor basilica and active parish; annual feast days draw large crowds.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mulagumoodu or nearby in Kanniyakumari, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu?
Base yourself in Mulagumoodu or nearby in Kanniyakumari, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu?
About an hour.
What else is near St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu?
Nearby you can pair Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church) (2.9 km), Peer Mohammed Dargah (3.5 km), Padmanabhapuram Palace (4.5 km), Udayagiri Fort (5.7 km).
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