Our Lady of Snows Basilica feast: Local holiday for Tirunelveli district sought on August 5
An MP has requested that the Tamil Nadu government declare a local holiday on August 5 for the annual feast of Our Lady of Snows Basilica. The request aims to facilitate attendance for thousands of devotees traveling to the shrine in Thoothukudi and Kallikulam.
Why it matters
The request reflects the cultural and religious significance of the event and the logistical needs of the large number of participants involved.
Member of Parliament C. Robert Bruce has appealed to the Tamil Nadu Government to declare local holiday on August 5 to enable the devotees to attend the annual feast of Our Lady of Snows Basilica, Thoothukudi.
In a memorandum submitted to Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson, who is also in-charge of Tirunelveli district, Mr. Robert Bruce said the 11-day annual feast of Our Lady of Snows Basilica, Thoothukudi, is celebrated on August 5 after the flag hoisting on July 26 every year and the 444th annual feast is under way now.
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