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Canara Chronicles — Montefest.
Montefest, a deeply rooted cultural and religious festival in Mangalore, has origins that trace back to over a century. Held annually at St. Sebastian Church in Bendur, Mangalore, the festival is a significant event in the local Catholic community. It draws not only from Christian traditions but also reflects the diverse cultural fabric of the…
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Canara Chronicles — Rice, Revelry and Aunty Sass
MonteFest Of the Canara Christians. As Aunt Silvi leaned back in her old wooden chair, surrounded by a fragrant waft of coconut oil and incense, she raised an eyebrow at her nieces, Doris and Dahlia, who had come home for Montefest. “Ah, Montefest! You two city girls must have forgotten all about it, no? Too…
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Canara Culture- Monti Fest
The Canara Christians are also known as Canara Catholics. They are distinct Christian community hailing from Tulunaad regions. Tulunaad spans from river Gangavalli in Uttara Kannada to Chandragiri in Kasargod. This community is renowned for its unique culture and historical significance, as well as its harmonious co-exitance with other religious groups particularly the Hindus and…