Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Jan 10: A nine-day Novena is being held every day at Infant Jesus shrine, Bikarnakatte here as part of the anniversary celebrations.
Masses and special prayers are held and midday meals are served to devotees and others during the days of the Novena. Nearly 5000 devotees arrive at the shrine every day and offer their prayers.
Annual festival masses will be held on January 14, 15 and 16 after the novenas.