Celebrating the feast of St John the Baptist, in Pilerne

The feast of St John the Baptist is being celebrated today at the 300-year-old Church of St John the Baptist, in Pilerne, Bardez | ALL PHOTOS: Venita Gomes

The exterior of the church was decorated on the occasion

The interior of the church wore a festive look with lights, flowers and fabric swags

The statue of the patron of the church, St John the Baptist, also known as Sao Joao Baptista, can be seen on the main altar of the church

In spite of the rain, there was a traditional festive procession

The Bishop of Sindhudurg, Bishop Anthony Alwyn Barreto, was the main celebrant of the high mass

The church was packed in spite of the inclement weather

The statue of St John the Baptist is decked with masses of flowers, reminiscent of his preaching in the wilderness

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