Annual Festival at Poondi Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica Commences
Annual festival of Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica in Poondi begins
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The annual festival at Poondi Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica, located near Thirukkattuppalli in Thanjavur district, India, began on May 6 and will run until May 15. The event features daily Holy Mass, a memorial service, and a grand car procession led by the Bishop of Kumbakonam.
- 01The festival runs from May 6 to May 15 each year.
- 02Daily Holy Mass is conducted by priests until May 13.
- 03A memorial service for former Parish Priest V. S. Lourde Xavier will occur on May 14.
- 04A grand car procession will take place on the evening of May 14.
- 05The festival concludes with the lowering of the holy flag on May 15.
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The annual festival at Poondi Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica, also known as Poondi Matha Kovil, commenced on May 6 in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. This year, the festival will be celebrated until May 15. During the nine-day celebration, known as ‘nava naatkal’, priests will conduct Holy Mass daily until May 13. On the morning of May 14, a Memorial Holy Mass will honor the former Parish Priest, V. S. Lourde Xavier. The evening of the same day will feature a grand car procession, accompanied by a Chorus Song and Holy Mass led by Bishop A. Jeevanandham of the Kumbakonam Diocese. The festival will conclude with the lowering of the holy flag on May 15.
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The festival attracts numerous devotees and tourists, fostering community spirit and local economy.
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