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History Of St. Teresa Feast Grounds

Mahe, Puducherry, India
The St. Teresa Feast Grounds are the large, open spaces, typically adjacent to the famous St. Theresa Shrine in Mahe, that are specifically dedicated and prepared for hosting the massive crowds and various activities of the Annual Feast of St. Teresa of Ávila (Perunnal). This ground is dormant for most of the year, serving perhaps as an open parking or community space, but it transforms into a bustling, vibrant, and sprawling fairground during the feast from October 5th to 22nd. It is here that stalls are set up, selling everything from religious articles and souvenirs to local food and drinks, clothes, and toys, creating an atmosphere akin to a major carnival. The feast grounds become the cultural, commercial, and social nucleus of Mahe and the entire North Malabar region during this period, drawing thousands of devotees and pilgrims from across South India. The energy, the lights, the sheer volume of people, and the sound of religious hymns and festive music make this area the most dynamic and colorful part of Mahe during October. The grounds are an essential part of the pilgrimage experience, symbolizing the community's immense devotion and the importance of the shrine as one of the oldest in Malabar.:
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