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Mangalore: Feast of Nativity celebrated with devotion and zeal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Sep 8: Thousands of faithful on Sunday September 8 flocked to Catholic churches across the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi to celebrate the Feast of Nativity of Our Lady or ’Monthi Fest’.
Scores of children and adults showered flowers on the statue of Mother Mary to mark the celebrations, which began early morning. There were hymns and prayers at the grotto of Mother Mary, and a procession accompanied by a musical band, with children showering flowers.
Apart from thanking Mother Mary for her numerous blessings, the devotees also express their gratitude for the kindness of mother nature and mother earth for the bounteous crops.
Processions are held in churches wherein people carry baskets of flowers and ears of paddy in their hands. The procession, normally by taking the statue of Baby Mary along, starts from the church, passes through decorated streets, and reaches the church premises again. The newly harvested rice stalks and sugarcanes, duly blessed by the priests, are then taken home by the people. The grains are crushed at home, added to milk, and served to the family members.
After the Feast Mass, people returned home with the blessed new paddy, which will be placed at a decorated altar and later mixed with sweet dishes and eaten with a thanksgiving to the Lord.
Ramanath Rai visit
State forest minister B Ramanath Rai visited Rosario Cathedral and conveyed his wishes on the occasion of Monthi Fest.
He was rendered a grand welcome by the church authorities. Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza handed over a bouquet and the new grain to the minister and blessed him.
In his message, Ramanath Rai conveyed his best wishes to the gathering and wished them peace and happiness. "Let all lives bloom in peace and joy, just as the new grain that blooms out in glory," he added.
Local corporator Latheef was also present.
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