A large number of pilgrims from Karnataka and other States, who had planned to go to the two-day annual Katchatheevu festival at St. Antony’s Church, were disappointed as the organisers announced that the programme had been cancelled this year.
For the annual festival which was scheduled to take place on February 23 and 24, over 3,500 pilgrims had registered their names.
After due checks by the authorities, they would sail in mechanised trawlers to the Katchatheevu islet, which is about 20 nautical miles. After overnight stay, the pilgrims would return to the shores here the next day.
