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IN PHOTOS | Christians observe Palm Sunday across India, mark beginning of Holy Week

Updated On: 29 March, 2026 01:18 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Joining millions around the world, Indian followers of Christianity marked the day with prayer ahead of the Holy Week that ends with Easter on April 5

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Palm Sunday is being observed on March 29 around the world this year. Photos Courtesy: PTI
Palm Sunday is being observed on March 29 around the world this year. Photos Courtesy: PTI
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A nun reads from a holy book as Christians take part in a ceremony on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem

A nun reads from a holy book as Christians take part in a ceremony on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem

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Christians take part in a ceremony on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala

Christians take part in a ceremony on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala

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A child is enamoured by the palm during a procession on the occassion of Palm Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram, as lakhs of devotees across the country observe the day

A child is enamoured by the palm during a procession on the occassion of Palm Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram, as lakhs of devotees across the country observe the day

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Christians take part in a mass prayer ceremony at the St Joseph's Cathedral Church on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh

Christians take part in a mass prayer ceremony at the St Joseph's Cathedral Church on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh

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Priests and altar boys lead, as Christians take part in a procession at the St. Joseph's Cathedral Church on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Prayagraj

Priests and altar boys lead, as Christians take part in a procession at the St. Joseph's Cathedral Church on the occassion of Palm Sunday, in Prayagraj

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Christians hold palm branches as they offer prayers on the occassion of Palm Sunday near Loyola Ground, in Ranchi in Jharkhand

Christians hold palm branches as they offer prayers on the occassion of Palm Sunday near Loyola Ground, in Ranchi in Jharkhand

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