The annual feast of St. Mary’s Nativity commenced in Velankanni with a flag hoisting ceremony. Four devotees sustained injuries when helium balloons exploded near the church. Thousands of devotees gathered for the even…
The annual feast of St. Mary’s Nativity commenced in Velankanni with a flag hoisting ceremony. Four devotees sustained injuries when helium balloons exploded near the church. Thousands of devotees gathered for the event, which began with a procession. Special masses and a holy car procession are scheduled during the eleven-day celebration. Over a million devotees are expected to visit the shrine during this period.
Source: The Times of India — Top Stories
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- Published at Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:16.
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