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New Year: churches, temples witness heavy crowds
The Hindu
Temples and churches in the region witnessed heavy crowds on the dawn of the New Year on Saturday.While Christians attended midnight services held in churches in Tiruchi, Thanjavur and other central d
Temples and churches in the region witnessed heavy crowds on the dawn of the New Year on Saturday.
While Christians attended midnight services held in churches in Tiruchi, Thanjavur and other central districts in the State, Hindus visited the popular and neighbouring temples. Special prayers were held in Holy Redeemer’s Basilica at Palakarai, Our Lady of Lourd’s Church at Teppakulam, St. Mary’s Cathedral at Melapudur, Amalashram St. Anthony’s Church at Mambalasalai and other churches in Tiruchi.
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