Veera Narayana Temple Belavadi, Karnataka, India

Veera Narayana Temple Belavadi, Karnataka, India

Belavadi - Veera Narayana Temple

This is a beautiful Hoysala style temple located 28 km south of Chikmagalur town in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Belavadi, also known as Ekachakranagara, is very near to the famous temple towns of Belur and Halebid. This temple was built in the 13th century by Veera Ballala II. While Belur and Halebid are famous for their intricate sculpture, this temple is one of the best examples of Hoysala architecture.

Architecture : Veera Narayana Temple

Veera Narayana temple Belavadi - Karnataka

Built in the Trikuta style –with three vimanas – this temple is huge and spacious. The entrance of the temple is at the center, with slanting roofs. The few steps leading up to inside of the temple are flanked by an elephant on either side.
The older shrine is in the center, while the two other shrines face each other across a long Mandapa. The older shrine has one closed Mandapa and one open Mandapa, one with 13 bays and one with nine bays. The vimana of this shrine is beautifully decorated. The outer walls of the temple have running pilasters with decorative towers on top. These pilasters are beautifully carved.
The two newer shrines are connected by an open Mandapa with 37 bays. These two shrines have different plans. One is square while the other is star shaped. The vimanas, the Sukanasi and the walls are covered in bold sculptures. The figures that stand out are the ones of Krishna dancing on Kaliya, and of Garuda. The central shrine has an idol of Veera Narayana, with four arms, standing on a lotus. This figure is eight foot tall. This is the central shrine, and the oldest.
The northern shrine has a seven foot tall idol of Yoganarasimha in a sitting posture, holding the Shanka and Chakra, with Sridevi and Bhoodevi standing on either side. The Prabhavati is carved with the ten avatars of Vishnu.
The southern shrine has an enchanting eight foot image of Venugopala Krishna. Krishna, standing with his right leg in front of his left leg, leaning against a tree, is blissfully playing his flute. He is surrounded by various figures – Shravan Kumaras with folded hands, Gopikas, who are so lost in the music that one has forgotten to cover herself properly, a cow feeding her calf, lost in the music, Gopalas who are dancing to the Venu Gana. On either side of Venu Gopala stand Rukmini and Satyabhama.

How to Get to Veer Narayana Temple

Road :
Belavadi is about 10 kms from Halebeedu. It is enroute between Halebeedu and Javagal.
One can also reach Belavadi via Bangalore - Arsikere Road on NH 206 and then take diversion onto State Highway upto Javagal.

Rail :
Alight at Arsikere Junction or Birur Junction if your are travelling in Fast Express Trains and then take road to Belavadi.
If you are travelling by Express or Passenger trains alight at Banavara and then head by road.

Once the Kadur-Chikmagalur Railway Line is completed, alighting at Chikmagalur station would be more nearest point.

Airport :
The nearest Airport is at Devanahalli and then either head by road or rail.
A new domestic airport is being constructed at Shimoga/Hassan, which would act as nearest airports.

Where to stay:

The Serai
Mugthihalli Post, KM Road, Chikmagalur 577 133
Tel: 08262-224 903-14
Fax: 08262-224 915
Email: enquiries@theserai.in
Website: www.theserai.in


Flameback Lodges
Billur Post, Pattadur Village, Mudigere Taluk, Chikamagalur 577 132
Email: : info@flameback.in
Website: : www.flameback.in


The Gateway Hotel (Taj Group)
KM Road, Jyothinagar, Chikmagalur 571 102
Tel: 08262-220 202
Fax: 08262-220 222
Email: tgrgm.chk@tajhotels.com
Website: www.tajhotels.com


Silent Valley Corporate Resorts
Thodlu, Kalasa, Kudremukh Road, Chikmagalur 577 124
Email: silentvalley@vsnl.com
Website: www.silentvalley.net

 

Address:

Veera Narayana Temple
District: Chikmagalur
Town: Belavadi
State:Karnataka

Jumma Masjid Bangalore, India

Jumma Masjid Bangalore, India

Jumma Masjid Bangalore, India

 
Completed in 1367, this grand mosque inside the Fort is a delightful monument that is still well-preserved. Resembling the mosque at Cordoba in Spain, the Jumma Masjid covers an area of over 38,000 sq.ft. Five large domes and 250 arches add to the beauty of this mosque, which displays a strong Persian touch in its architecture.

Jumma Masjid was earlier known as Sangian Jamia Masjid. Situated in the busy K.R. Market area, the mosque is renowned for its beautiful architecture. The prayer hall of the Jumma Masjid stands on an elevated ground and stands adorned with soaring, ornate granite pillars. The brick and mortar structure of the masjid has an impressive facade, embellished with elaborate jali-work and floral motifs.

There are magnificent twin minarets inside the masjid that stretch upto the spherical domes above the balconies. These minarets have been ornamented with a graceful assembly of a large number of pigeonholes. A few years back, a delicate pattern, previously concealed under successive layers of white paint, was discovered inside the Jumma Masjid of Bangalore. The festive season sees the minars as well as the entire edifice of the masjid getting beautifully decorated with lights, adding to its beauty.

Hours: Open all days 5:30 am to 10:30 pm

Dedicated to: Mosque

Interesting facts: The oldest mosque of Bengaluru

Nearby Places:

• Bannerghatta National Park
• Nandi Hills
• ISKCON Temple
• Infant Jesus Church, Bangalore
• Bangalore Palace
• Tipu's Palace, Bangalore

How to reach Jumma Masjid:

By Auto: Metered Autos are available for the Masjid. From Shivajinagar Bus Stop, the auto fare would be Rs. 20-40.

By Bus: The closest bus stop to Jumma Masjid is the Shivajinagar Bus Stop; the bus stop is 2 km from the Masjid .

By Taxi: There are taxis for hire that can take you to the Masjid.

Where to stay:

The Taj West End
23, Race Course Road, Bangalore 560 001
Tel: 080-6660 5660
Fax: 080-6660 5700
Email: westend.bangalore@tajhotels.com
Website: www.tajhotels.com

The Oberoi
39, MG Road, Bangalore 560 001
Fax: 080-2558 5960
Email: reservations.bangalore@oberoihotels.com
Website: www.oberoihotels.com

The Leela Palace Kempinski
23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bangalore 560 008
Tel: 080-2521 1234
Fax: 080-252 17234
Email: reservations.bangalore@theleela.com
Website: www.theleela.com

Address: 

Dodapete, Nagarpeth, KR Road
Jumma Masjid Road, Ballapurpet, 
Nagarathpet, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
 

Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India

Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India

Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India

 

Saint Philomena's Church in Mysore

Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India.This beautiful Cathedral was built in 1956 and is one of the largest churches in the country. It has been built in the Gothic style with beautiful stain glass windows and lofty towers. The illuminated church in the evening is a wonderful site not to be missed.

A priceless French statue of a celebrated Greek saint in a German cathedral located in the heart of India, is how some have described Mysore’s famous Saint Philomena’s Cathedral. Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India.Located in the north of the city, on Cathedral Road, is Saint Philomena’s Cathedral, among the most majestic churches in India. Drawing inspiration from Germany’s Cologne Cathedral, this colossal church built in the neo-Gothic style was designed by the Reverend Rene Feuge.

The twin spires of the Cathedral, 175 feet in height, are seen from miles around making it a distinctive city landmark. The main hall or nave of the cathedral can seat up to 800 people and is as exquisitely conceived as the ornately crafted exterior with beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the birth of Christ, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the Ascension of Christ.
 

Saint Philomena's Church

The cathedral has a crypt that houses a beautiful statue, acquired from France, of Saint Philomena, a 3rd century saint from Greece.
Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India.The Saint Philomena's Church in Mysore is one of the oldest churches in India. It is over 200 years old. Initially over 250 years ago there was a small church in its place. When the capital of Mysore state was move from Srirangapatnam to Mysore city in 1799, many British officers and soldiers came and settled down in Mysore. The Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III realized the need for a Christian church for these people. So the Maharaja gave them a small plot of land on the Mysore-Bangalore Road and a little church came up there. As the city expanded and the Christian population of the city increased there was a need for a larger church.

Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India.So plans for made to build a larger church and thus came into existence the famous Saint Philomena Church of Mysore. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV laid the foundation of the new church on October 28th, 1933 that was to be built in the place of the small church built by his grandfather. A Frenchman named Daly designed the church. The floor plan of the cathedral is in the form of a cross. The long part of the cross is the 'nave', which is the congregation hall. The two arms of the cross are the 'transepts'. The fourth part containing the altar and the choir is the 'crossing'.

Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India.The Holy Mass is performed daily in Kannada, Tamil and English at the table in the sanctum sanctorum. Behind this is an exquisite marble altar on which the statue of Saint Philomena is placed. There is also an idol of Christ lying in his sacred wounds. Above the sanctum there are lovely stained glass windows from France with painting depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. The part of the church that is most attractive is the towers or spires. These towers resemble that of a cathedral in Cologne in Germany and those of St. Patrick's Church in New York. The two spires are 175 feet tall.

The entire church is built in the Gothic style is one of the largest Cathedrals in South Asia. The Church has the relic of the 3rd century Saint Philomena that is in a beautiful catacomb that is below the main altar. The construction of the church was completed under Bishop Rene Fuga's supervision. At that time Thamboo Chetty, was the Huzur Secretary to the Maharaja of Mysore, heard about the greatness of Saint Philomena and obtained a relic of the saint from Peter Pisani, Apostolic Delegate of the East Indies in 1926. After obtaining the relic it was handed over to Fr. Cochet. The next year a new state of Saint Philomena was brought from France.

The story of Saint Philomena dates back to the 3rd century A.D. Philomena was the daughter of the monarch of a small state in Greece. Her parents were childless. They prayed to God and asked Him to bless them with a child and promised to convert to Christianity if their wish was granted. The next year Philomena was born to them. Even in her childhood Philomena showed signs of piety. When Philomena was 13 years' old her father took her to Rome to obtain the favour of Emperor Diocletion. The Emperor was enthralled by her beauty and wanted to marry her. But she refused and vowed to give herself to God. As she refused to marry the Emperor she was tortured and beheaded in Rome.

Saint Philomena Cathedral in Mysore, India.But people's devotion for her spread near and far and she was given sainthood. There are a number of churches dedicated to her all over the world. Today the church stands as a monument to the secular outlook of the Mysore rulers. It is no longer just a religious place but has become a major tourist attraction in Mysore. There is an orphanage on the premises of the church that is run by the church. The church is located at a distance of 3kms from the city bus stand 2km from the Palace. The church is open from 8am to 6pm. Holy Mass is held in the morning and evening. Special masses are held on Sundays and on festivals. An Annual Feast is held on August 11th each year

 

St.Philomena's Church Timings

05.00 am - 06.00 pm

St.Philomena's Church Entry Charges

Free Entrance

How to Reach St.Philomena's Church

St.Philomena's Church is 3kms from Mysore city bus stand and 2km from the Mysore Palace.
You can hire auto-rickshaw or Jataka Gaadi (Horse carts) from Mysore palace or Mysore zoo.

Nearby Places

• Mysore Palace
• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
• Srirangapatna
• Talakad
• Somnathpur
• Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
• Shivanasamudra Falls

Where to stay :

Hotel Regaalis
13-14, Vinoba Road, Mysore 570 005
Tel: 0821-242 6426
Fax: 0821-242 1689
Email: reservations@ushalexushotels.com
Website: www.ushalexushotels.com
 
Royal Orchid Metropole
5, Jhansi Lakshmibai Road, Mysore 570 005
Email: rooms@royalorchidhotels.com
Website: www.royalorchidhotels.com
 
Royal Orchid Brindavan Gardens
Krishna Raja Sagar, Mysore 571 607
Tel: 0823-625 7257
Email: gm.brindavan@royalorchidhotels.com
Website: www.royalorchidhotels.com

The Green Hotel
2270, Vinoba Road, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore 570 012
Email: thegreenhotel@airtelmail.in
Website: www.greenhotelindia.com

Contact:

Patti Melvin, Director
Universal Living Rosary Association
P.O. Box 1303, Dickinson, Texas 77539, U.S.A.
Phone : 0821.2563148
Fax: (281) 337-3722 / (281) 309-9821
E-Mail: Filomena@Philomena.org
Web: Philomena.org

St. Mary’s Basilica in Bangalore, India

 St. Mary’s Basilica in Bangalore, India

St. Mary’s Basilica in Bangalore, India

St. Mary’s Basilica in Bangalore, India

St. Mary’s Shrine

St. Mary’s Basilica

History:
The formation of the city of  Bangalore and the formation of St. Mary’s Church are found to be interlinked with the history of  Karnataka.   During the 17th Century, few Christians came from Ginjee, of Tamil Nadu, found that the land was fertile to sow white rice and began to settle down and built a small village. This village took the name ‘Bili akki palli’ because it is said that the rice they cultivated was white and also because a number of white birds were found in those rice fields. The people in order to practice their religion built a thatched hut and named it as ‘CHAPEL OF KANIKKAI MADHA’. The Italian Jesuits of the Malabar Mission, were the founders of the Mysore Mission in the 17th Century, who were succeeded by the FrenchJesuits from Madura and Carnatic Missions in the 18th Century. In 1799, Fr. Jean Dubois came in lay dress with the English troops at the siege of Seringapatam and only when he said the Mass in the Church, people did recognize him as a Catholic Priest. When the Cantonment was established in Bangalore, the Christians, both Europeans and Indians attended the Mass said by Fr. Jean Dubois. In 1811, he built a small chapel with a residence for priests. Later on, Rev. Fr. Andreas an Indian priest from Pondicherry succeeded him and he expanded the Church building in the shape of Cross, with a hall facing East and West and with two aisles North and South.  In 1832, due to some communal riots, the church was pulled and pillaged.  Fr. Beauchaton, the Parish Priest, narrowly escaped death by the tactful handling of the situation by the Christian people.  Troops arrived to restore peace and the government had the Church guarded first by the European soldiers and later by Indian sepoys for many months.  After some years great plague had spread through out the Blackpalli and people sought the intercession of Mother Mary to relieve them from the clutches of disastrous death.  Mother Mary interceded the victims’ prayers and the plague vanished from the vicinity.  Since she cured the people from the dreadful disease and gave them good health, she was also called as ‘Annai Arokiamarie’ (Our Lady of Good Health).

In June 1875, the construction of the present Church began. It was during the time of then Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. E.L. Kleiner, who later became the Bishop of Mysore. In view of the historic importance of St. Mary’s Church, the then British authorities from Delhi paid a grant for the maintenance of the Church, every year till 1948. The present Church of St. Mary’s built by Rev. Fr. Kleiner was solemnly consecrated on 8th September 1882 by Msgr. Joannes Maria Y. Coadou, Vicar Apostolic of Mysore, in the presence of 35 priests and about 4000 Catholics of Bangalore.  It is interesting to note that, all the other parishes of Bangalore were born out of this ancient parish of St. Mary’s Church. It was during the tenure of Most. Rev. Dr. P. Arokiaswamy, the then Archbishop of Bangalore and Rev. Fr. Paul Kinatukara, then Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Church, with the strenuous efforts of the Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. D.S. Lourdusamy, the then Secretary General for the Sacred Congregations for Evangelization of Peoples at Rome, Holy Father Pope Paul VI, elevated St. Mary’s Church to the title of  ‘ANNAI AROCKIAMARIE BASILICA’  (St. Mary’s Basilica) on 26th September 1973, which was officially announced and celebrated on 26th January 1974.Since then, every year this day stands as a remarkable significance of God’s grace.  For several years, a grand car procession carrying the Eucharist was held and the Archbishop administered solemn blessing of the Blessed Sacrament. Due to an increase in the population, and more devotees flooding to visit the Shrine of Our Lady, the space that was available for the devotees to stand and pray was found to be very congested.  At this juncture, the then Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. T. Jabamalai, successor of Rev. Fr. Paul Kinatukara constructed a hall like structure facing east and placed the statue of Our Lady in a prominent place. This enabled thousands of devotees to see her without any hindrance and pray to her more devotedly. The statue of Infant Jesus was placed where the Our Lady’s statue remained originally. During the year 2004, a new exquisite altar with tabernacle was erected by Msgr. T. Jabamalai, Parish Priest, who was also then Vicar General of the Bangalore Archdiocese.  During the year 2005 – 2007, the church was completely renovated by him and was rededicated on 29th August 2006 by the present Archbishop of Bangalore. In the year 2007 (1882 - 2007) St. Mary’s Basilica celebrated the 125th year of its consecration. During the month of June 2007, the Church and Shrine was bifurcated and His Grace the Archbishop of Bangalore appointed Rev. Fr. A.S. Anthony Swamy as he Parish Priest and Rev. Fr. L. Arulappa as the Rector of the Shrine.  On 8th of September 2007, Annual feast day and birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary, His Grace the Archbishop officially declared and honoured this Basilica as the Diocesan Shrine. DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH St. Mary’s Basilica is a spacious gothic Church, designed by a French architect and built in the form of a Cross.  It is 172 feet long and 50 feet broad.  The imposing and magnificent tower forming the façade of the Church is 160 feet high. A beautiful statue of Mother Mary holding Child Jesus in her arms, 6 feet in height, set up in an attractive shrine just outside the Church building, is the chief object of veneration and source of inspiration for the people. Every day, Our Mother Mary is draped in a ‘Saree’ the typical dress of the Indian lady.  It is said that in 1875 when the new Church was built, people tried to remove this statue in order to install it on a prominent altar inside the Church, but they failed in their effort since the statue remained immovable.  This strange happening is considered even today as a sign of Our Lady’s miraculous power. MIRACULOUS STATUE OF OUR LADY At the main entrance of the Shrine you will find another Statue of Our Lady, a smaller one, which has a story behind it. It is believed to have happened in the year 1832, when the Church was attacked by some miscreants and every thing was destroyed except this small statue.  It is also said that when they attempted to pull it down, they were struck blind.Soon police and military contingents arrived on the scene and restored just when the mob had set fire to the Church.  The statue thus miraculously saved, is the one that is placed in an imposing, flower decked, illuminated palanquin taken in procession during the important days of Marian devotion. It is true that for several years even Muslims were in the habit of taking out in stolemn procession, the same statue of Our Lady. THE ANNUAL FEAST The Main feast is celebrated with all grandeur on the 8th of September, the Feast day of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, every year.  This feast is considered by the people, not only as the Feast of the Parish, but also for the whole of the Archdiocese and State of Karnataka. In preparation to the Feast, nine days novena is observed, wherein Holy Masses are celebrated through out the day, in which thousands of people participate with ardent devotion. Throughout the Feast the devotees are found to be dressed in ‘Saffron’ clothing. Archbishop blesses the flag and joins the Chief Guests in hoisting the flag. This hoisting of the flag symbolizes that our hearts too are to be raised towards the Almighty God with the perpetual help of Our Lady. Thousands of people gathered around the flag post, join in singing the praise of Mary Our Mother – ‘Ave Maria’ (Praise to Mary) and the song fills the air.  As per tradition, the flag is hoisted everyday, beginning from the Flag Hoisting day till the ninth day of Novena. On the Feast day, September 8th people gather in Lakhs, without any distinction of caste, creed or religion, not only from all parts of Bangalore, but also from all over India to pay their homage to Our Lady.  The whole city embraces the festive mood on that day.  Through out the day people flock in with lighted candles and flowers to pray and thank Mother Mary.  In the evening, around 5.00 p.m., a grand car procession – a chariot carrying the 6 feet statue of Mother Mary, draped in a wonderful silk saree, with spectacular illuminations and decorations, is carried on the streets of Shivajinagar.  Mary, Mother of God is the mother of all generations, and she embraces everyone, without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion and language.  While we approach her, all that we need to possess, is true faith and selfless love in her and her son Jesus.  She is not the end of our lives, rather she is the one who will lead us safe,  just like a mother who will lead her child by holding its little hands,  to the eternal kingdom of God.

Contact

Rev. Fr. A.S. Anthony Swamy Parish Priest         
Rev. Fr. Arulappa  Rector                                            

St. MARY’S BASILICA
Msgr. F. Noronha Road Shivajinagar
Phone No : (91)080-22865434/22868627/28
Bangalore India - 560051                    

Infant Jesus Shrine Church, Bangalore, India

Infant Jesus Shrine Church, Bangalore, India

Infant Jesus Church, Bangalore

Established in the year 1979 by Rev Dr. Lourduswamy, the then Archbishop of Bangalore, the church is dedicated to Infant Jesus. Devotees flock to this church to offer prayers, request miracles and seek forgiveness.

History:

Infant Jesus Shrine Church

Infant Jesus Shrine Church

In the mid sixties, the Sacred Heart Parish of Bangalore extended to areas like Sonyanahalli, now known as Viveknagar which were faraway for pastoral care. So, Rev. Fr.Paul Kinatukara, the parish priest of the Sacred Heart Church felt the need for a separate parish for areas around Sonyanahalli and undertook a vigorous unsuccessful search for a suitable land.

One day as the Parish Priest was walking, he entered a garden in Sonyanahalli. It was a well maintained rose garden. He was impressed. "If only I could get this land for the Church" he wondered. "Oh! How nice it could be". But then, he felt that it was impossible, because over a lakh of roses were exported per week from there.

However he felt a mysterious power overcoming him and made him resolve on the spot to buy this land at any cost. With this frame of mind, he returned home. As days rolled by, on suggestion, he prayed to the Infant Jesus of Prague [Nine hour Novena] for two months for help in his quest for land. His prayers were immediately answered and the rose garden was brought for a windfall price. 18th April, 1969, the foundation for a new church was laid by Most Rev. Dr.S.Lourduswamy, the then Archbishop of Bangalore. 1971, Rev.Fr. L.Peter was appointed as the first parish priest of the new church, who took steps to celebrate the holy mass on the newly acquired land, brought the Infant Jesus statue from Sacred Heart church and installed it in an improvised old tent and thus began the "Tent Church" which lasted for over eight years.

MayThe newly acquired land, popularly known as the "Rose garden" surrounded by thick vegetation was infested with snakes and poisonous reptiles and with no street lights was plunged in darkness at night. All this did not deter the faithful who flocked to the church. 1972, this new parish was canonically erected by the Most Rev. Dr.P.Arokiaswamy, the then Archbishop of Bangalore. 1974, the local authorities turned down the plan for the new Church for want of the approval of the Bangalore Development Authority, but Fr.Peter patiently toiled on. 26th October 1977, the powerful and miraculous intervention of Infant Jesus finally enabled him to get the approval and the entire development charges of Rs.50,000 was completely waived off, which was the first ever waiver in the history of the Bangalore development authority.

Since all the events occurred on Thursday, the day was dedicated to Infant Jesus. 29th June 1979, the Most Rev. Dr.D.S.Lourduswamy, Secretary of the Sacred Congregation for the Evangelisation of the people, came from Rome, blessed and opened the new Infant Jesus Church in the presence of a very large gathering of devotees of different faiths. [A new church is being built in place of the existing one and is expected to be completed by December 2003. Click here for more ] June 22nd 1989, Infant Jesus Shrine, adjacent to the church, was blessed by His Grace, the Most Rev. Dr.Alphonsus Mathias, Archbishop of Bangalore and opened to the faithful to honour and glorify the divine Infant Jesus of Prague. The Little King has been enthroned as the Great King of the world to assist His subjects in their trials, difficulties, and crosses.

He Who Himself has suffered so much desires to assist those who come to Him. He wishes to attract all hearts to His own through the attractiveness and simplicity of His Divine Infancy. The devotion to Infant Jesus has become widespread and the Infant Jesus Shrine is now known as the place of pilgrimage, miracles and Divine solace not only in this state, but across the country.

Infant Jesus Church Entrance

Novena :

Our Mother Mary & Infant Jesus

Infant Jesus Church

INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE NOVENA PRAYER
[Every hour for nine successive hours per day] O Jesus, Who has said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened," through the intercession of Mary, Your Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. (Make your request) O Jesus, Who has said, "All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you," through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask your Father in your name that my prayer will be granted. (Make your request) O Jesus, Who has said, "Heaven and earth shall pass away but My word shall not pass away," through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. (Make your request)

NOVENA PRAYER
O Miraculous Infant Jesus, we prostrate before Your Image and beseech You to cast your merciful look on our troubled hearts. Let Your tender Heart, so inclined to pity, be softened by our prayers and grant us that grace for which we ardently implore You. [Mention your request] Take from us all despair, all trials and misfortunes with which we are laden. For Your Sacred Infancy's sake, hear our prayers and send us consolation and aid that we may praise You, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.

PETITIONS
O Holy Infant Jesus, through your life on earth, you revealed to us by many marvels your hidden power. So now bless us abundantly with your uplifted hand and graciously deign to hear the petitions of those who call upon you in faith and trust. Amen. Our Father ... And the Word became Man And dwelt among us - [3] Hail Mary....... And the Word became Man And dwelt among us Hail Mary - [11] Glory be.....O Infant Jesus bless us and hear our prayers - [3]

PRAYER TO INFANT JESUS
O miraculous Infant Jesus . We prostrate before you to cast a merciful look on our troubled hearts. Let your tender heart, So inclined to pity, be softened by out prayers, and grant us the grace for which we ardently implore you. (Mention your prayer) Take from us all afflictions adn despair, all trials and misforunes by which we are laden. Four your sacred Infancy's sake hear our prayers and send us consalation and aid, that we may praise you with the Father and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever.Amen

THANKS FOR FAVOURS RECEIVED...
O most generous Infant Jesus, we, on our knees before your Sacred Image, have come to express our deep thankfulness to you for all the favours we have received at your hands. We believe, Jesus, that together with the father and Holy Spirit you are our Creator and Saviour. Henceforth , we place all our trust in you. Through this miraculous statue, may your devotion be spread throughout the world and may all Christians pay homage to your Holy Childhood and gain thereby untold divine blessings and favours. All praise and honour be to the Infant Jesus. Amen

BLESSINGS
May the Lord Jesus be with you to defend you; may He be with you to sustain you ;may He go before you to show you the way; may He follow you to guard you; from above may He bless you with the Father and the Holy Spirit who lives and reigns for ever and ever, Amen. May the Almighty God bless you, in the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Services

Piligrim Centre
Located in the Church campus, it has 10 rooms
(2/3 bedrooms) and Halls (for large groups).
Advance booking facility is for Halls, only.
Contact Info (see Below "contact us")

Free Bible course
In Tamil and English on every Saturday,
by Rev Fr Stanislaus, Professor from
St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore
at Hall No. 3, in the Pilgrim Centre.
2009 program: Gospels & St. Pauls Letters.

 

Where to stay:

Hotels

Novotel Bengaluru Techpark
Opposite Intel Campus, Sarjapur Outer Ring Road, Bangalore 560103
Tel: 080-6670 5000
Fax: 080-6670 5001
Email: h6453-re@accor.com
Website: www.novotelbengalurutechpark.com

Royal Orchid Central
47/1 Dickenson Road, Manipal Centre, Bangalore 560 042
Fax: 080-2558 8594
Email: gm.central@royalorchidhotels.com
Website: www.royalorchidhotels.com

The Grand Magrath
30, Magrath Road, Bangalore 560 025
Tel: 080-2555 1555
Fax: 080-2554 3994
Email: enquiry@thegrandmagrath.com, reservations@thegrandmagrath.com
Website: www.thegrandmagrath.com

Hotel Regaalis
40/2, Lavelle Road, Bangalore 560 001
Fax: 080-2221 4857
Email: reservations@ushalexushotels.com
Website: www.ushalexushotels.com

Contact:

Rev. Fr Roys,  The Rector (Shrine)
Infant Jesus Shrine, PO No. 4712, Vivek Nagar
Bangalore
91-080-25567351
India
ijsvnagarblr47@yahoo/rediffmail.com
   
Rev. Fr Balraj. R.,  Parish Priest (Church)
Infant Jesus Church, PO No. 4712, Vivek Nagar
Bangalore
91-080-25301206
India
ijsvnagarblr47@yahoo/rediffmail.com

Rev. Fr Michael Y,  The Asistant Rector (Shrine)
Infant Jesus Shrine, PO No. 4712, Viveknagar
Bangalore
India
91-080-25301206
ijsvnagarblr47@yahoo/rediffmail.com
   
Rev. Fr Vincent Santhosh,  The Asistant Parish Priest (Parish)
Infant Jesus Church, PO No. 4712, Viveknagar
Bangalore
91-080-25301206
India
ijsvnagarblr47@yahoo/rediffmail.com