Lights, carols & celebrations: Indian cities decked up for Christmas | In pics

Updated On Dec 25, 2025 10:25 pm IST

From Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar to Gurugram, India decks up with decorations to celebrate the festive cheer of Christmas.

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Prayers begin at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, Gol Dak Khana in New Delhi on Thursday morning as the nation begins to celebrate Christmas.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prayers begin at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, Gol Dak Khana in New Delhi on Thursday morning as the nation begins to celebrate Christmas.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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A girl kisses the feet of an idol of baby Jesus at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Delhi on Thursday.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A girl kisses the feet of an idol of baby Jesus at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Delhi on Thursday.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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A child overlooks Christmas decorations at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Delhi as the national capital celebrated Christmas.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A child overlooks Christmas decorations at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Delhi as the national capital celebrated Christmas.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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People flock at Delhi's Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Gol Dak Khana on Thursday to celebrate Christmas.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People flock at Delhi's Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Gol Dak Khana on Thursday to celebrate Christmas.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Christmas service is seen underway at St. Mary's Church on Christmas, in Noida sector 34 on Thursday.(Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Christmas service is seen underway at St. Mary's Church on Christmas, in Noida sector 34 on Thursday.(Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times)

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A child dressed up as Santa Claus plays outside Srinagar's Holy Family Catholic Church after Mass on Christmas Eve.(Sharafat Ali/Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A child dressed up as Santa Claus plays outside Srinagar's Holy Family Catholic Church after Mass on Christmas Eve.(Sharafat Ali/Reuters)

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Gurugram's Church of the Epiphany decks up with wreaths, bows and bells as devotees gather to offer prayers on the morning of Christmas on Thursday.(Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gurugram's Church of the Epiphany decks up with wreaths, bows and bells as devotees gather to offer prayers on the morning of Christmas on Thursday.(Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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Devotees overlook Christmas decorations at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Christmas Eve in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.(Sharafat Ali/Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees overlook Christmas decorations at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Christmas Eve in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.(Sharafat Ali/Reuters)

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Children dress up as Santa Claus as Srinagar celebrates the joy of Christmas on Thursday.(Mukhtar Khan/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 10:25 pm IST

Children dress up as Santa Claus as Srinagar celebrates the joy of Christmas on Thursday.(Mukhtar Khan/AP)

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