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COLOMBO: In a gesture of goodwill, the Indian government will provide temporary housing units to pilgrims heading to the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu, in the Diocese of Mannar, northern Sri Lanka.
India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay gave the green light to the unprecedented measure last week. The decision was welcomed with feelings of deep joy and gratitude by faithful and devotees, who praise Indian authorities for taking this step.
According to information provided by the Indian High Commission in Colombo, last Thursday New Delhi gave the green light to build 144 intermediate housing units, in the area in front of the church, for pilgrims going to Marian shrine.