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Plenary Indulgences
Poondi Madha Shrine has been raised to the level of Minor Basilica by Holy Father Pope John Paul II on 3rd August 1999. Those who visit the on the following 6 days and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, will receive plenary indulgences

3rd January (Consecration of the Basilica)
6th Friday of Lent
15th May ( Annual Festival )
29th June ( Feast of Sts.Peter & Paul )
3rd August ( The day of Approval as Basilica )
8th September ( The Birth of Mother Mary ) .