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Preparations have been made to celebrate the annual feast of Our Lady of Madhu Church on a grand scale on August 14 and 15. The ceremonial hoisting of the flag at the church was held on August 6 and a large number of devotees from across the country have already congregated at the church grounds in readiness for the feast.

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