Overview
- Organisers opened the three-day utsavam at 7 a.m. at Bishop Grassi High School with a ceremonial lamp lighting led by Bishop Telagathoti Joseph Raja Rao.
- Bishop Raja Rao led a solemn procession to install the Lourdes Matha statue at the altar, followed by a concelebrated Holy Mass with jubilarian and diocesan priests.
- A grand evening Mass was concelebrated by Kadapa Bishop Saginela Paul Prakash alongside Bishop Raja Rao on the first day.
- Rev. Fr. Nelaturi Francis urged prayers for peace and unity, noting concerns over social fragmentation and weakening family bonds.
- Large crowds attended as the shrine grounds were illuminated, cultural programmes engaged devotees, and organisers put extensive arrangements in place for pilgrims.