Processions, celebrationsmark Easter in Ongole
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Youth bursting crackers to celebrate Easter, in Ongole on Sunday.
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Hundreds of devotees from different denominations visited the Stuart Memorial Prayer Hall in Ongole on Sunday to celebrate Easter.
Songs were sung by the faithfuls in the praise of the Jesus Christ on the occasion. while live sermons were shared on the social media for the benefit of those who could not directly take part.
The devotees organised a colourful procession from Kabadipalem with tableaux highlighting the five milestones in the life of Jesus. The revellers also burst crackers to rejoice the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The festival marked the end of Lent, a 40-day period of penance, fasting and prayer.
Christmas spirit prevails across Prakasam
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December 25, 2020 01:00 IST
Churches decked up for the big day; devout to skip midnight mass in view of COVID-19
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Shops selling stars and other decorative items doing brisk business in Ongole on Christmas eve.
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Kommuri Srinivas
Churches decked up for the big day; devout to skip midnight mass in view of COVID-19
A festive spirit gripped Prakasam district as the Christian community geared up to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, albeit under restrictions due to COVID-19.
This is the first major festival celebrated by the community members in a big way as big social gatherings were absent during Good Friday and Easter in view of the pandemic in the earlier part of this year.