400 years old Our Lady of Snow church (Basilica) is located in Thoothukudi and 55 kms from TVL. In 1707 April 4th the Town of Thoothukudi and the surrounding villages were saved miraculously by our Mother Mary from the heavy thunder bolt and in 1713 a new church was consecrated to our Lady of Snows (as it was called later) by Fr. Vigilius Mansi S.J. In 1806 February 2nd the first Golden Car procession and in 2007 August 5th - 14th Golden Car Procession of Our Lady of Snows mark the 425th Anniversary of festival of Our Lady of Snows & 25th anniversary of the Basilica. In remembrance of Our Lady of Snows Indian Postal Stamp was released as the face image.
