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Festive cheer lights up markets and churches across cities this Christmas

Last updated on - Dec 25, 2024, 16:04 IST
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Churches adorned with stunning decorations creating magical atmosphere

Churches have been adorned with stunning decorations, creating a magical atmosphere that draws large crowds of people for prayer and reflection.

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Special prayers offered at Santhome Cathedral Basilica Church, Chennai

In the capital city of Chennai, special prayers were offered at Santhome Cathedral Basilica. Devotees attended midnight mass prayers at the Thiru Iruthaya Andavar Church in Thoothukudi.

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Special prayers offered at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

Special prayers were offered at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Tamil Nadu's Madurai and the drone visuals of the Cathedral showed it decked up beautifully with lights, stars and Christmas cribs.

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Church is Goa decked with lights, stars and Christmas cribs

In Goa's Panaji, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church was decked out with lights, stars, and Christmas cribs.

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Churches decorated with lights, stars and cribs

Communities celebrated a joyous occasion. Churches were decorated, drawing crowds for prayer. Markets were busy with people shopping for trees, gifts, and treats. Celebrations were observed across the county. In Ernakulam, Kerala, St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral was decorated with lights, stars, and cribs.

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Cities across India decorated with lights for Christmas

Across India, cities decorated with lights for Christmas on Tuesday. Churches and markets displayed lights, stars, and Christmas cribs.
Communities gathered to celebrate. Churches were decorated, attracting people for prayer. Shoppers bought trees, gifts, and treats in busy markets.

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