CUNCOLIM, Jan. 15 -- In a remarkable display of communal harmony, Cuncolim sets an example for unity as Catholic priests are extended invitations for the traditional zatra, while Hindus are invited to the upcoming Catholic feast.

As the zatrotsava of Shantadurga Kunkalikarin commences on January 15, representatives of the twelve clans, known as Vangdi Gaonkars or Barah Vangadh, along with the temple committee, extended a special invitation to the Catholic priests associated with the Our Lady of Health Church in Cuncolim. The invitation was presented through Parish Priest Fr Edmond Barretto, in the presence of Confraria president Irineo Coutinho, Chieftain Memorial Trust president Oscar Martins and Wendy Gomes.

Mhal (Head) Gaonkar Deepak...