Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Landmark

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puducherry, which is a Union Territory of India. Established in 1908 by French missionaries, the church is an exemplary Gothic-style architecture, adorned with stained glass panels that depict the life of Jesus Christ. The basilica has been recognized as a pilgrimage destination and has been elevated to the status of a basilica by the Vatican in 2010. Covering an area of 400 square meters, the church's interior boasts of rare and magnificent glass paintings of 28 saints who were devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The church serves as a beacon of faith and attracts thousands of devotees from across the globe, offering masses in Tamil, English, and French to cater to its diverse congregation. The atmosphere within is peaceful and spiritual, allowing visitors to reflect and connect with the divine. The Basilica stands not only as a place of worship but also as a testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of Puducherry.

Top 5 Reviews on Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry

PratushN

Wrote on 20th Dec, 2023

Gives a glimpse of French architecture!

The chruch is located in the prime location near by to sea side promenade and upon entering you'll witness the French architecture at the whole church which is quite difficult to find in regular churc..

AZCasualTraveler

Wrote on 16th Sep, 2023

A Beautiful and Colorful Basillica

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic Basilica situated with the central city or old town of Pondicherry. This Basilica was built by French Missionaries back in the early 1900..

Kaviyanathan

Wrote on 28th May, 2023

Sacred and Energizing .!

An Energizing experinece when we reached there, not just like other churches but its a must see when you visit there, becoming quite messy in the weekends, but you can find PEACE in week days.

385avivr

Wrote on 11th Apr, 2023

Worths a visit

It’s a beautiful basilica, with magnificent pinkish and purplish colors inside. Outside of service hours there’s not too much activity and it’s nice to go in and look.

47a2019

Wrote on 24th Mar, 2023

Stunning church

I was recommended to catch a rickshaw here but walked about mile to get here, glad I did, saw real side of pondicherry outside white town. The church is a beacon in the city, red and white architectur..