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‘Merry and bright’: Capturing Christmas celebrations across India

Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:26 PM IST
  • Christmas 2023: Crowded churches with vibrant lights for midnight masses, families gathered, feasted, exchanged gifts to celebrate Christmas in India.
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Devotees offering prayers at St. Mary's Church in Noida on Christmas Day.(HT Photo/ Sunil Ghosh) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:26 PM IST

Devotees offering prayers at St. Mary's Church in Noida on Christmas Day.(HT Photo/ Sunil Ghosh)

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Santa Claus distributing candy during Christmas prayers at Centenary Methodist Church, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.(HT Photo/ Raj k Raj) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Santa Claus distributing candy during Christmas prayers at Centenary Methodist Church, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.(HT Photo/ Raj k Raj)

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Devotees lighting candles at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church during Christmas celebrations in New Delhi, India, on Monday.(HT Photo/ Raj K Raj) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:26 PM IST

Devotees lighting candles at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church during Christmas celebrations in New Delhi, India, on Monday.(HT Photo/ Raj K Raj)

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Christmas celebration in Amritsar captured on Monday.(HT Photo/ Sameer Sehgal) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:26 PM IST

Christmas celebration in Amritsar captured on Monday.(HT Photo/ Sameer Sehgal)

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BJP President JP Nadda visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church on Christmas Day in New Delhi.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:26 PM IST

BJP President JP Nadda visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church on Christmas Day in New Delhi.(PTI)

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Devotees lighting candles during Christmas Day celebrations at a church in Amritsar.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:26 PM IST

Devotees lighting candles during Christmas Day celebrations at a church in Amritsar.(AFP)

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Children dressed as Santa Claus participating in Christmas celebrations at Danapur St. Luke's Church in Patna, Bihar, on Monday.(HT Photo/ Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Children dressed as Santa Claus participating in Christmas celebrations at Danapur St. Luke's Church in Patna, Bihar, on Monday.(HT Photo/ Santosh Kumar)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins members of the Christian community for Christmas celebrations at his residence in New Delhi on Monday.(X/Narendra Modi) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins members of the Christian community for Christmas celebrations at his residence in New Delhi on Monday.(X/Narendra Modi)

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Devotees lighting candles at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church during Christmas Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, on Monday.(HT Photo/ Raj K Raj) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:26 PM IST

Devotees lighting candles at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church during Christmas Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, on Monday.(HT Photo/ Raj K Raj)

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