Mangaluru: The Infant Jesus shrine in Bikarnakatte is conducting Novena every day for nine days, as part of its anniversary celebrations.

After masses and special prayers are conducted, devotees are served midday meals during all days of the Novena. The shrine is bearing to witness to over 5,000 devotees who come to offer their prayers every day.

Following the nine-day Novena, an annual festival mass will be held on January 14, 15 and 16.