Christmas cheer rang out through the bustling streets across the nation as worshippers flocked to various churches to take part in the midnight mass and lit candles.
From Kerala to Goa, the cathedral compounds are decked up with Christmas lights and stars.
In the coastal state, where 30% population is Christian locals and tourists welcomed the festival with prayers and midnight masses. Celebrations were held throughout the night on beaches and other prominent places.
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