Things To Keep In Mind If You Are Attending The Exposition Of St. Francis Xavier

The walk may take quite some time and the queue may take anywhere between 15 mins to 2 hrs, depending upon the time of the day.

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No water bottles are allowed inside the place of veneration. You will have to keep your bottles outside.

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Please wear a modest attire. No sleeveless, no shorts, no skirts or other inappropriate attire. You will not be allowed to enter the premises.

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Photography and videography are not allowed inside the Cathedral.

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Senior citizens, people with disabilities with valid passes and people with a medical certificate from doctors will be allowed to avail the wheelchair facility.

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There are various general parking and private pay parking spots. E-Rickshaws and buggy services are available for people with disabilities and senior citizens.

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The veneration begins by 7 am and closes by 6 pm. Weekdays are less crowded compared to weekends.

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Things To Keep In Mind If You Are Attending The Exposition Of St. Francis Xavier

The walk may take quite some time and the queue may take anywhere between 15 mins to 2 hrs, depending upon the time of the day.

Wear Comfortale Footwear

No water bottles are allowed inside the place of veneration. You will have to keep your bottles outside.

Do Not Carry Water Bottles

Please wear a modest attire. No sleeveless, no shorts, no skirts or other inappropriate attire. You will not be allowed to enter the premises.

Wear Modest Clothing

Photography and videography are not allowed inside the Cathedral.

Do Not Click Pictures or Videos

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Senior citizens, people with disabilities with valid passes and people with a medical certificate from doctors will be allowed to avail the wheelchair facility.

Senior Citizen Passes

There are various general parking and private pay parking spots. E-Rickshaws and buggy services are available for people with disabilities and senior citizens.

Parking & Accessibility

The veneration begins by 7 am and closes by 6 pm. Weekdays are less crowded compared to weekends.

Veneration Timings

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