Devotees who arrived from different parts of the State offered prayers to Lourdu Matha on Tuesday, the last day of the three-day festival atop Gunadala Hill.
The place wore a festive look with the church management and the Utsava Committee making elaborate arrangements for the 101-year celebrations.
Vijayawada Catholic Bishop Telagathoti Joseph Rajarao, in a message to the devotees, said those who attended the utsavams and offered prayers to Lourdu Matha would leave the place with sacred hearts.
He said steps were being taken to complete the new Centenary Lourdu Matha shrine, being constructed at the Gunadala temple.
Priests from various States attended the celebrations and gave blessings to the devotees. They offered holy Mass on the occasion.
Cultural programmes performed by children and carols sung by various groups at the venue enthralled devotees.
Published - February 11, 2025 10:21 pm IST
