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Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat
A historic Roman Catholic church in the old port town of Pulicat, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and dating to the early colonial era of the settlement. It stands among the Portuguese and Dutch-period heritage of Pazhaverkadu on the Coromandel coast.
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Specific rules not verified for this site. Kerala churches generally welcome visitors of any faith outside service times. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), keep quiet during Mass, and ask before photographing people or the altar. We have not verified this church's specific rules.
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Typechurch
Nearest basePulicat
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat is planned from Pulicat, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Pulicat for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pulicat or nearby in Thiruvallur, 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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Pulicat
3 more places around Pulicat, each worth a day of its own.
heritageFort Geldria and Dutch Cemetery, Pulicat
160 m · 2 min walk
Site of the Dutch East India Company's first Coromandel capital, its best-preserved remnant being the colonial cemetery with carved skeleton tombstones.
townPazhaverkadu (Pulicat) heritage town
160 m · 2 min walk
A historic lagoon-side fishing town, once a major Dutch trading settlement, now blending colonial ruins, an old church, boat rides and birdwatching.
beachPulicat Beach
1.7 km · 21 min walk
A quiet sandy shore near Pazhaverkadu where the lagoon meets the Bay of Bengal, backed by fishing hamlets and good for sunrise.
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Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily; Mass timings vary
Best timeOctober to March; November-January for lagoon birdwatching
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat
In Pulicat (Pazhaverkadu) about 20 km from Ponneri; nearest railway Ponneri on the Chennai suburban line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~65 km.
Getting around Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily; Mass timings vary.
How do I reach Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat?
Base yourself in Pulicat or nearby in Thiruvallur, 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 Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat?
About an hour.
What else is near Our Lady of Glory Church, Pulicat?
Nearby you can pair Fort Geldria and Dutch Cemetery, Pulicat (160 m), Pazhaverkadu (Pulicat) heritage town (160 m), Pulicat Beach (1.7 km), Ponneri (16.6 km).
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