Mangalore: At Bikarnakatte on Carmel Hill, there is Infant Jesus shrine which celebrates novena and final day fest, this year it was from Jan.5 to Jan13-14 when an estimated 10000 people gathered for the final day festivity celebrations through Mass and regular prayer to clean up their souls.

In their blessings the Bishop of Ajmer and the director of Infant Jesus shrine stressed on the importance of prayer as a cleansing agent of the mind of all Christians.

Fr Pius James D’Souza, superior of St Joseph Monastery, Fr Elias D’Souza, director of Infant Jesus Shrine among other religious dignitaries were present.

The statue of Infant Jesus at the caramel shrine was lighted up with candles and decorated with lovely flowers.

The statue of Infant Jesus at the caramel shrine was lighted up with candles and decorated with lovely flowers.