Special prayers conducted for rain-hit Kerala’s well-being

  • | Saturday | 18th August, 2018

Special prayers were conducted on Saturday at the famous Shrine Basilica at Velankanni in the district for normalcy to return in rain-ravaged Kerala. A large number of pilgrims from the state throng this 16th century church during weekends. Popularly known as the “Lourdes of the East”, the Shrine Basilica, dedicated to the Lady of Good Health, is an important pilgrimage centre for Christians from Kerala. Also Read | Kerala Flood: Here is how you can donate towards Kerala CM Distress Relief FundThe rain fury since August 8 have claimed 194 lives. Rector Prabhakar Adigalar led the prayers in Malayalam.

Special prayers were conducted on Saturday at the famous Shrine Basilica at Velankanni in the district for normalcy to return in rain-ravaged Kerala. Rector Prabhakar Adigalar led the prayers in Malayalam. The priest prayed for the safety of the people and fast return of normalcy in the neighbouring state which has been experiencing the deadliest deluge in close to a century. Also Read | Kerala Flood: Here is how you can donate towards Kerala CM Distress Relief Fund The rain fury since August 8 have claimed 194 lives. Popularly known as the “Lourdes of the East”, the Shrine Basilica, dedicated to the Lady of Good Health, is an important pilgrimage centre for Christians from Kerala. A large number of pilgrims from the state throng this 16th century church during weekends.

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