Christmas celebrated with pomp and grandeur across Odisha; Kandhamal peaceful
Published By : Prameya News Bureau | December 25, 2019 IST
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Bhubaneswar, 25/12: Lord Jesus was born last midnight. The auspicious and happy occasion was celebrated in the churches and homes with pomp and grandeur with thousands attending midnight mass. {"id":22565,"sizeSlug":"large"} The Christmas celebration went off peacefully across the state including the communally sensitive Kandhamal district, where security measures were tightened. {"id":22585,"sizeSlug":"large"} Churches were illuminated with colourful lights, while community prayer sessions were held today morning. People exchanged Christmas wishes, greetings, cakes and rose cakes. {"id":22586,"sizeSlug":"large"} Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Christmas. {"id":22587,"sizeSlug":"large"} Chief Minister Patnaik tweeted, “Warm greetings and best wishes to all on this joyous occasion of Christmas. May your lives be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. Merry Christmas.” {"id":22588,"sizeSlug":"large"} “Merry Christmas to everyone. May this season bring everlasting joys, positive energy and blessings to your family and friends,” tweeted Union Minister Pradhan.
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