Easter Festival at Santhome Church, Chennai

The Santhome Basilica located in the district of Chennai is one of the most popular chapels in Tamil Nadu. Every year on the first Sunday, after the first full moon day between the months of March and April, the church commemorates the celebration of Easter day in a grand manner. Santhome Basilica is a renowned shrine that is dedicated to St. Thomas, who is revered as one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. The Festival of Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is enthusiastically observed all throughout the world. According to the Christian calendar, it is one of the most auspicious festivals. Easter Sunday is celebrated as a joyous celebration as it is believed that the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolises that death is not an end. The devotees visit the church to make their prayers on this auspicious day. The pastor recounts how Jesus endured suffering for his disciples and for all of mankind at the church. As a sign of good health and wealth, people exchange colourful eggs, flowers, bright lanterns, cakes, and chocolates with one another after the service at the church. Every year, thousands of devotees come to this church on the occasion of Easter, to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ!