OLD GOA
Even as the threat of rains loomed large over the holding of the Feast Masses inside the pandal, the sun shone on Old Goa throughout Friday, allowing the Masses to be celebrated in the pandal outside the Basilica of Bom Jesus.
With the sun shining, thousands of people from different parts of Goa converged at Old Goa for the feast masses which started right from 3.30 am.
The crowd was such that many people had to stand while participating in the Masses.
The labourers worked overtime to repair the pandal which was damaged on Thursday due to rains.
The fair, which also made a comeback after a gap of one year, was a hit with the crowds which thronged Old Goa, with several stalls selling traditional Goan sweets.
However, this year, the people had to shell more money from their pockets as the prices of almost all the items sold at the fair were hiked.
The amusement park also drew a lot of crowds as kids forced their parents to provide them with some entertainment.
Those selling candles, wax figurines, flowers, etc. also did great business with devotees buying them to offer them to the patron saint.
A large number of beggars also made their presence and squatted at places where the devotees took the path to attend the Masses.
