MLA Lobo seeks Divine Intervention to end water woes

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 05, 2016: With Mangaluru city in the grips of acute water scarcity, it is nothing  uncommon to seek divine intervention to help the region steer it out of the crisis. On May 5, Thursday, Mangaluru South MLA  offered  prayers to the Almighty at the city’s famous Mangaladevi Temple, Jamia Masjid, Kudroli and Bishop’s House Chapel at Kodialbail   with the hope that the city will be blessed by abundant showers  very soon.

The MLA first visited Mangaladevi Temple and offered prayers to the Goddess followed by a visit to Bishop’s House Chapel  where a prayer service was held. Later, he visited the Jamia Masjid at Kudroli.

Several people cutting across  political, caste, creed and communal lines participated   and offered  prayers to the Almighty.

Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangaluru , K S Mohammad Masood, prominent leader of the Muslim community, Fr. J. B. Crasta, Parish Priest of Rosario Church and others were present.