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Monti Fest Celebrations in Jarimari - Photo Album

  •   Sun, Sep 07 2008 07:33:04 PM

News & Pics by Ancy Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network

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Mumbai, Sep 7: Konkani Taram Jarimari unveiled Monti Fest celebrations with Gusto on 7th of September in the city. Huge Mangalorean Konkani speaking crowd was gathered to taste the memories of our native place.

Monti Fest is a unique festival specially celebrated in Mangalore by Mangalorean Konkani speaking Catholics on the feast of the nativity of our blessed virgin Mary on September 8. The same tradition is carried out by these people when they move out to other cities or other countiries at their convenience.











The celebrations started with children gathering in procession with the plates filled with the flowers. They then honoured the statue of infant Mary and then sprinkled flower petels while singing hymns of glorification. Then all the people went in procession to the church for the special Konkani Mass.

Fr. Richard Lasrado of Victoria church Mahim was the main celebrant. Parish Priest Fr. Teo Fernandes, Fr. Victor Noronha Principal of St. Jude High School and Fr. Stephen Maria were the co-celebrant.

The choir was lead by John Mascarenhas with the accompainment help of well known artist Benjamin Miranda. Secretary Flora D'Souza, President George Furtado, Tresurer John Mascarenhas and Joseph D'Souza took the lead in the entire programme.

SSC Topper students were also falicited during this occasion. The falicitated children are Chettiar Selvin, Manuel Fernandes, Maria Augustine, Chettiar Rinaldo, Robert Sequeira, Sylvester Pereira, Antony Sequiera, Shiny Mathew and Michael Thomas.











The needy children were also given financial help. After the mass new paddy and suger cane was distributed to everyone.

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  • Nathalia, Udupi/Andheri East

    Wed, Sep 10 2008

    Excellent! Congtratulations to one and all.

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  • Clara, Jeri Meri

    Tue, Sep 09 2008

    Congragulations Konkani Taram Group (Aunty Flora and her team member) it was my luck to atten such a beautiful and grand celebrations.

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  • Clara, Jeri Meri

    Tue, Sep 09 2008

    Congragulations Konkani Taram Group (Aunty Flora and her team member) it was my luck to attended such a beautiful and grand celebrations.

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  • Prashanth & Santosh D'souza, Dubai - U.A.E

    Tue, Sep 09 2008

    Here's wishing 'KONKAN TARAM' all the best in their future endeavors and our prayerful wishes to you at all times. Year after year we are proud to see the stars of Konkani shining bright doing great work and helping the needy. May god bless you. On this occasion we recall & cherish fond memories associated with Konkan Taram while our stay in Jerimeri.

    We were eagerly waiting for Monthi Fest, knowing the fact that Daijiworld would feature 'Konkan Taram' on this occasion. Hoping that one day we shall again be a part of Konkan Taram. Hearty wishes to Flora Bai, George Furtado, John, Benjamin and all the members of Konkan Taram. Good work ! Keep shining !!

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  • VR Miyar, Miyar/DXB/Los

    Mon, Sep 08 2008

    Ancy, good coverage well done, a very happy feast to all Jari Mariens

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  • Anita D'souza, Taccode/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 08 2008

    Really a good celebration

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  • Frank, borivili

    Mon, Sep 08 2008

    Congratulations Flora & John.....for Keeping the Flame Burning of Monthi Fest under Konkan Tarm banner............Year after Year....Happy Feat to all of you...

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  • Lawrence Mascarenhas, USA

    Sun, Sep 07 2008

    Good pictures of Monthi Fest celebration at Jarimari, Mumbai. It is good to know that needy children were given the financial help.

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