A unique way to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary in Navelim

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On the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary was taken around the village in a festive procession. The statue was placed atop a car which was adorned with flowers and string lights.

Our Lady of Rosary|Navelim | Picture Courtesy: Joshua Gonsalves

The procession began at the Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Navelim, and went all around the various wards of the village.

Navelim|South Goa | Picture Courtesy: Joshua Gonsalves

The festive procession halted at every ward and people recited the rosary along the way.

Navelim|Goa | Picture Courtesy: Joshua Gonsalves

This practice of organising a procession was started last year during the pandemic, and this year, too, the same was followed on the feast day.

Feast| Our Lady of Rosary| Procession | Picture Courtesy: Rohan Fernandes

A prayer dance was performed by children, who were dressed as angels.

Procession|Our Lady of Rosary|Feast | Picture Courtesy: Joshua Gonsalves

The procession went all around the village of Navelim and finally ended around midnight.

Faith|Feast|Our Lady of Rosary|Goa | Picture Courtesy: Rohan Fernandes

Incense in traditional Goan censers (dhumpel) and candles were placed all over the village.

Goan censers| Dhumpel | Picture Courtesy: Rohan Fernandes
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