The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Puducherry

This sacred heart is of Jesus is located towards the South boulevard of Puducherry. It's a beautiful basilica that will take you back in history. The tranquil and serene atmosphere of the church will help you to relax while you marvel at its French architecture. It is situated very near to the railway station and White Town area. Morning is the best time to visit. In the year 1895, the then Archbishop Mgr. Gandhi consecrated the Archdiocese of Pondicherry to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He wished to build a new church in the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Rev.Fr. Telesphore Welter, the parish priest of Nellithope prepared the building plan and parish priest of the Cathedral Rev.Fr. Fourcaud commenced the construction of the new church in 1902 at the Southern side of Pondicherry.