St. Mary’s Basilica celebrates Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary

In brief

St. Mary’s Basilica in Shivajinagar, Bengaluru, concluded its annual celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8. The feast followed a nine day novena that drew thousands of devotees to the basilica for prayer and devotion.

The Archdiocese of Bangalore reported that the festivities brought people from various backgrounds together for the celebration. The annual event filled the streets of Shivajinagar with prayer and Marian devotion.