PEOPLE, mainly Hindus and Catholics, converged at La Divina Pastora RC Church in Siparia on Good Friday, April 18, in a vibrant expression of faith and unity, to pay homage to the revered La Divina Pastora – also known to many as Siparee Mai.

The dark-coloured, ornately decorated statue was placed in a special room inside the church where pilgrims gathered to pray, offer gifts and seek blessings.

Devotees presented offerings of money, flowers, candles, oils, jewellery and other tokens of devotion.