Annual Parish Feast
Feast of Our Lady of of Assumption
August 6 to August 15 (10 Days)
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The Feast
Why We Celebrate
The feast of Our Lady of Assumption is the most celebrated event in Pragasapuram. The entire village rejoices for ten days from August 6 to 15.
Feast Programme
A Season ofCelebration
Ten days of prayer, procession, culture, and community — all in honour of Our Lady.
Flag Hoisting – Official start of feast season
August 6The traditional flag hoisting marks the beginning of the feast season. All villagers participate in this solemn ceremony.
Holy Novena Prayers
August 7–14Nine consecutive days of novena prayers. Each day includes Holy Mass, Rosary, and novena prayers.
Holy Mass of St. Michael Archangel
August 13 (7th Day)Special mass of St. Michael Archangel on the 7th day of feast.
Holy Mass of St. Anthoniar
August 14 (8th Day)Special mass of St. Anthony on the 8th day of feast.
Holy Mass of St. Joseph
August 14 (9th Day)Special mass of St. Joseph on the 9th day of feast.
Solemn Feast Mass & Car Procession – Our Lady of Assumption
August 15 – FEAST DAYOn August 15, the solemn feast mass is celebrated, followed by the grand car procession carrying Our Lady's statue through the village streets. Processions of St. Michael, St. Anthony, and Our Lady's float follow one after another in a grand spectacle.
Other Chapel Feasts
Miracle Chapel Feast (Paralogha Matha Arputha Kebi)
August 16St. Michael Archangel Chapel Feast
September 20–29Our Lady of Health Chapel Feast
September 8St. Anthony Chapel Feast
June 13St. Joseph Chapel Feast
March 19Cultural Significance
A Living Tradition
Not only our village, but people from over 20 surrounding villages join together to celebrate our church feast – making it a grand community event.
Car procession with Our Lady's statue through the village streets since 1895. Ther (Chariot) festival since 1978.