“The Mangeshi temple zatra begins on the Ratha Saptami day and ends on Magh Purnima day. The festivities of this celebration begin with the Vijay Rathotsav and ends with Maha Rathotsav and Samuhik Prarthana.”
“The Samai which is 40 feet high has 21 rings of 150 small lamps on it. When these lamps are lit up with oil wicks on the day of zatra, the Samai looks magnificent.”
“The zatra of this temple is celebrated in the Magh (January-February) month of the Hindu calendar, at the time of Shuddh Panchami.”
“All that’s left today of the Church of St Augustine is the high tower, which served as a bell tower and formed part of the church’s facade.”
“On the 8th of February 1636, the statue of Christ on the Cross of Miracles is said to have opened its eyes while blood flowed from the wounds as if it were living.The feast of this cross is celebrated on 27th of November annually.”
“The Church is crowned with a huge hemispherical dome, depicting the same pattern that of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.”
“The novenas for the feast of St. Francis Xavier begin on 23rd November and the feast is celebrated on 3rd December annually and the exposition of of the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier is held every 10 years.”
“Pope Pius the XII conferred upon this shrine the Golden Rose, which is a gold ornament, as a token of respect and affection.”
“The church is famous for the feast of Pentecost which is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus.”
“The first Sunday of May is celebrated as the church feast, the feast of Our Lady the Mother of God.”
