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Christ's Followers Give Way to Holi Revellers

           NEW DELHI: On Good Friday, the day of crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Christians fast and attend Mass in the church. The cross, a symbol of condemnation and death, became a sign of salvation and freedom from fear of death for mankind on Easter three days later, the day of Resurrection, when Jesus was seen alive, which is celebrated as a day of deliverance.

           Christians of India join the rest of the world in observing the day in a solemn manner. Beautifully painted eggs are sold in the market.

           In a happy coincidence, March 29 brought together the Indian festival of colours, Holi, and Good Friday on the same day. And both Hindus and Christians celebrated in their own way. People of different faiths also participated in the celebrations later held at churches, where holy Easter services began with the ringing of the bells.

           However, to avoid unpleasant incidents on the streets involving Holi revellers many of whom indulge in hooliganism in the morning hours, Christians at many places in the country deferred their Mass at church to afternoon/evening from the traditional 9'clock.

           Some churches, on the other hand, made special arrangements to transport the faithful to the Mass at the appointed hour in the morning itself.

           No complaints of harassments, however, were reported on the day.

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