India, Jan. 27 -- The annual feast of St Anthony was celebrated with deep devotion and vibrant community spirit at Tival Vaddo in Calangute, attracting hundreds of devotees from the locality and neighbouring areas.

The celebrations commenced with a solemn feast Mass, which was attended by a large congregation of the faithful. This was followed by a devotional procession, during which the statue of St Anthony was carried around the area, allowing devotees to participate in prayerful reflection. The procession concluded with the blessing and veneration of the statue.

A traditional band accompanied the festivities, enhancing the spiritual and celebratory atmosphere of the occasion. Devotees were seen exchanging greetings and feast wishes, ...