Monthi Fest celebrated in the Parish

"Sokkod sangatha melyam..." "Moriyek hogolsiam" ...These traditional Konkani melodies rent the air on the occasion of "Monthi Fest" celebrated for the first time in the history, at Kalenaagrahara parish with grandeur. Fr. Jerome D'Souza was the chief celebrant for the Konkani Mass, in which a large gathering of Mangaloreans of the parish particiapted. It was a family feast, feast of harvest. Throwing of flowers by little children, blessing of new corn, distribution of sugar cane were some of the traditional customs followed. Fr. Mohan, the parish priest took keen interest to organise the Mass in the traditional style. At MSJ, Fr. Rector, the head of the family performed the tradtional practice of blessing the meal and distributing payasam. Seven varieties of vegetarian dishes was the highlight of the family meal. For more photos click: images