Gunadala Lourdes Matha Shrine
Sacred Hill Pilgrimage • Vijayawada, India

Welcome to Gunadala Lourdhu Matha Shrine

A Place of Faith, Hope and Miracles

Solemn Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

Annual Gunadala Matha Feast

February 9th, 10th & 11th • Thousands of pilgrims gather at the sacred grotto for prayers and thanksgiving.

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1923
Mission Begins

25 acres obtained for an orphanage and boys’ school

1925
Hill Shrine Devotion

Fr. P. Arlati placed the first statue in a hill niche

1933
Summit Iron Cross

An 18-foot cross was erected on the hilltop

1971
Main Church Blessed

The annual feast was extended to three days

Liturgical Schedule

Daily & Sunday Holy Mass Schedule

Liturgies at Gunadala Shrine are celebrated daily in Telugu and English. Pilgrims from all dioceses and traditions are welcome to participate in the Eucharist, Rosary processions, and Confessions.

Grotto Prayer Hours

The natural cave grotto is open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Confessions heard daily before and after every Holy Mass.

Monday to Saturday (సోమవారం – శనివారం)

06:15 AM

Holy Mass

దివ్యబలిపూజ

Open to all pilgrims
06:00 PM

Rosary and Holy Mass

జపమాల మరియు దివ్యబలిపూజ

Open to all pilgrims
Mass schedules may be confirmed with the Shrine office. Book Mass Intention →
Shrine Calendar

Upcoming Feasts & Liturgical Events

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Event announcements will appear here.

Centenary Project (1924–2024)

Centenary Memorial Basilica

The foundation stone for the Centenary Basilica was laid by Bishop Joseph Raja Rao SMM on 2 February 2020. Construction updates will be shared here when confirmed by the Shrine.

Gunadala Centenary Memorial Basilica under construction

Magazine editions will be announced here.

Visual Archives

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Serving the Shrine

OUR PRIESTS

Priest profiles will be added here.