Madhu Festival
Image Source: wikipedia
Source : Dæhæna – July 2025
The Madhu festival is of immense religious and cultural significance for Sri Lankan Catholics, primarily because it centres around the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu, a place of pilgrimage and spiritual healing. It symbolizes hope, reconciliation, and unity for Catholics, especially during times of conflict and hardship. The festival, particularly the Feast of the Assumption
on August 15th, draws large crowds who come to venerate the statue of the Virgin Mary and seek her intercession.
The shrine is known for its reputation for granting miracles and providing solace to those who are suffering. Pilgrims visit to pray for healing, to express their sorrows, and to seek blessings, particularly during times of hardship like epidemics or persecution.
The Madhu festival has become deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan Catholic culture, representing a shared heritage and faith for many.
Courtesy: https://www.google.com/
The Madhu festival is celebrated in South East Queensland at Marian Valley Shrine of Our Lady on 26 July 2025. Please see the flyer on Page 11.
