Davangere: The annual feast of Our Lady Of Health Shrine or Harihar Matha, was held on August 30 at Harihara. The nine-day celebration was kicked off by Rev. Fr. Stany D’Souza, Chancellor of the Diocese of Shivamogga and Laxmi S, Town Municipal Commissioner, Harihara by hoisting the flag.
Inaugurating the event, Fr. Stany urged the faithful to imbibe the values of Mother Mary. As thousands of devotees from all walks of life came to witness the event, the traffic in the city was thrown out of gear.
Later, the high mass was concelebrated by many priests of the diocese along with Fr. Stany. Fr. Arogyaraj SDB inspired the devotees with a powerful and thought-provoking sermon. MLA Ramappa also made a surprise appearance at the event and participated devoutly in the Holy Eucharist. He was felicitated by Fr. Anthony Peter, Rector of the Shrine, and Fr Stany. The priests then laid their hands on the devotees’ heads and prayed over them, after which everyone was served with food.
