Christmas celebrated across Kodagu

Christians celebrated Christmas with pomp and gaiety in Kodagu district.

Special prayers were offered in the churches at Somwarpet, Virajpet, Kushalnagar and Gonikoppa on the pious occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Tiny tots dressed as Santa Claus visited houses and exchanged Christmas wishes. Members of the houses they visited distributed cakes to the children.

Churches were specially decked up for Christmas and the houses were beautified with Christmas trees and lights. People recited the Bible and sang carol songs.

Christmas cakes were cut and various dishes were prepared in the houses. Magnificent cakes were on display in the bakeries.

Beautiful cribs were prepared at St Micheal’s Church and CSI Shanti Church in Madikeri.

The crib at St Micheal’s church was witnessed by many people from Monday night.

In Virajpet, Christmas mass and special prayers were held at St Annamma’s Church which has a history of two centuries.