Karkala: Christian devotee undertakes 18th pilgrimage to Sabarimala


Daijiworld Media Network – Karkala (MS)

Karkala, Dec 12: Ajit Serrao, a Christian by faith and a resident of Sankalakariya Gokulanagara in Belman, is embarking on his 18th pilgrimage to Sabarimala this year.

Ajit, an electrician by profession, is one of the twin sons of the late William Serrao and Dulcin Serrao. Inspired by a Guruswamy from Polali 18 years ago, he began his pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine and has continued this tradition without fail, even during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past 17 years, Ajit has undertaken the arduous journey through thick forests, known to be frequented by wild animals, on five occasions. He missed the pilgrimage only once, the year his father passed away.

Ajit shared, “My family, neighbours, and people from all religions support my pilgrimage to Sabarimala every year. I have immense faith in Lord Ayyappa. Wearing the garland (Maale) helps me practice penance and lead a vice-free life.”

This year, Ajit will have the darshan of Lord Ayyappa on the auspicious day of Makara Jyoti.

 

 

 

  

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    Such guys are week faithed or simply confused. Some believe in miracles/favours/salvation after death. First of all, no one has ever collected any proof as to our final destination. Heaven or Hell. We believe only in good deeds and prayers with God to save our Soul. My own wife after 40 years of marriage went after New faith (believers) due to some influence of outsiders. Finally passed away during Covid and had to be simply dumped the dead boy in Plastic sheet. Hardly got a priest and one good friend to complete formalities. I served her food/medicines/ checking BP, blood sugar up to toilet needs. God saved me . (my faith in Christianity) I still work. ((no ailments or chronic health issues)

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  • robert pinto, karkala

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    i think this guy did not learn catechism properly in church. also sometimes people adopt to this kind of things due to the friends or colleagues. the practices which this young man is doing is definitely not according to the Bible. however, it is his wish and will. if he feels comfortable so be it.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    luckily this person belongs to Christianity...if he was hindu and he went to some Christian pilgrimage like velankanni or Potta every year or Ullal Uroos...then the bajrangis would have cried conversion etc...but Christians will not raise any hue and cry...

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  • Marol, Udupi

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    No need to convert from one religion to another; but convert from BAD TO GOOD. Each one must practice one's religion properly. The core of every religion is BEING GOOD. Thank you and God bless each and every one of us.

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  • Marol, Udupi

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    Thu Hindu banega, na Musalman banega, na Christian banega. Insafki aulad hai thu INSAN BANEGA. Thank you and God bless each and every one of us.

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  • SMJ, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    Proper statement for the mankind

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  • Avi, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    "Thank you and God bless each and every one of us". "Hindu banega, na Musalman banega, na Christian banega", tho kaunsa God will bless each and every one of us?

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  • Jossy Tauro, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    Its his personnel life and his wish to follow any religion or faith in God.But he must choose one cannot serve two Gods

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 12 2024

    Yes one cannot travel one foot in one boat and another in other boat at the same time. It will go to two directions and that the person will drown.

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