The mother, who expelled blood during the birth, was considered unclean for a week and 33 days thereafter, necessitating her purification at the same time the child is redeemed.

It is customarily vested in gold cloth; crowns adorn mother and son, the latter holding a globus cruciger in his left hand symbolizing Christ's reign over the whole earth.

[8] The statue was declared patroness of the Western Visayas by Pope John Paul II who, in person, canonically crowned this image on February 20, 1981, during his first Apostolic Visit to the Philippines.

[6][10][11] The original edifice was among the many structures destroyed in the Lady Caycay earthquake, an 8.2 surface wave magnitude tremor which struck Panay Island on January 25, 1948.

A significant event on February 1 is the Coronation of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, a solemn ceremony honoring the patroness.

Discourse on the Blessed Mother), a liturgical event that commemorates the presentation of the Child Jesus in the temple and the purification of Mary, reflecting biblical customs.

The day culminates in a grand procession where the image of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is carried through the streets of Jaro.

The procession is led by the Jaro Fiesta Queen and her court, along with representatives of local schools, barangays, institutions, clergy, and organizations.

The queen makes three major appearances: during the kick-off float parade in late January, the religious procession on February 2, and the coronation night.