A brief history of the church
A glimpse of the interior of the church
Devotees sweeping the ground in front of the church
Devotees standing in line to kiss the statue of Our Lady
Lighting candles
Decorative lighting
Feast flag
Saturday, October 3, 2009
VALLARPADATHAMMA FEAST
The feast of Our Lady at Vallarpadam was celebrated from 16th Sept. to 24th Sept. Please click on the photos for a larger view.
A brief history of the church
A glimpse of the interior of the church
Devotees sweeping the ground in front of the church
Devotees standing in line to kiss the statue of Our Lady
Lighting candles
Decorative lighting
Feast flag
A brief history of the church
A glimpse of the interior of the church
Devotees sweeping the ground in front of the church
Devotees standing in line to kiss the statue of Our Lady
Lighting candles
Decorative lighting
Feast flag
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cool pics. it would be great if all churches were known as major pilgrim centers...places that were welcome for all travellers on their journey.
Hello Josepth a most educational post and the pics. were superb.
I always find your post interesting as It's about places I'm never likely to visit but you bring them alive. Thank you.
Yvonne.
Hi Joseph! The decorative lighting is really festive! Nice photos!
:)
Very beautful indeed. Its so heartening to see the fervor and devotion of the pilgrims.
The decorations, embelishments and lights are very attractive.
Is this church located in Kochi?
We used to live up a hill from a large Portuguese community who had a very similar festival.
Hello Sir,
Greetings :)
So Beautiful Pix :) :) Thanks A Lot For Sharing :) :)
the church from the outside with the neon is beautiful, more beautiful in the inside decorated with flowers. Very lively!
These are beautiful pics!!! Thanks for spreading beautiful lights all over the world, thru your blog :)))
Namaste my friend. How have you been? I hope you are in peek health and business is going well. I enjoyed your photographs of the Vallarpadathamma (quite a word) Feast, though you didn't say what you did there, did you participate?
Ya.....nice photographs and write up. I had been there 2 years back. I like that church. Very peaceful atmosphere. Thanks for the same.
Hello Rema:)
This church is undergoing a massive renovation work and when it is completed it will look very grand. I remember going there many many years back by boat and there was no road connection.
I was surprised at the development work that is coming up in that area on account of the Vallarpadam container terminal. All reputed builders are putting up huge high rise buildings and I understand each apartment will cost in the range of Rs. 1 crore and above.
Best wishes:)
Joseph
Hi Joseph, thank you for your visit and comment on my blog! So nice to hear from you again!
The pictures of the church look so cheerful, much more than as they are here where I live.
Here Catholics are often told that they are sinners and repentants.
Have a nice weekend and best wishes to you!
Beautiful shots !! This Church is so beautiful !! Amazing place..Great..Unseen Rajasthan
Hello Joseph, many thanks for your words of comfort, they mean alot to me.
Have a good week-end.
Yvonne.
lovely pics, joseph!
it's such an inspiration seeing devotees paying homage to Our Lady.
the only indian catholic church in singapore, Our Lady of Lourdes..
http://www.lourdes.sg/Photos.htm
Hi Joseph!
Thank you for your kind comment on my blog.
I'm happy you said " Wish you a bright and beautiful day:)"
Actually recently I've having tough days. but you gave me energy.
Thank you very much.
By the way all your pictures are very beautiful.
Speaking of India, it reminds me Mother Teresa.
I haven't been to India yet.
but I wanna go to your country someday.
The church is beautiful by day and night. I liked the way the little boy held the broom/brush.
Hi Joseph,
Another very interesting, not to mention colorful post. The interior of the church is just breath taking and the outside is so festive with the lights shining at night. A glimpse of heaven!
God bless,
Fred
I saw these brooms being sold outside when I made a visit there. After reading the history of the church I found the reason behind it.
My god - there flats will cost so much, can't believe. That area is developing very fast.
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