Easter Mahotsav 2016 was organised on Sunday at BSSS College ground. Nearly, 3000 people belonging to Christianity, Hindu and many other religions came together to celebrate Easter Mahotsav. On this occasion Archbishop Most Rev. leo Cornelio SVD, said: Easter is all about knowing, believing, loving and serving. All those who encountered the living lord became loving servants and joyful evangelist. Easter is not a one day celebration but an eternal commemoration of Christ love.
The Programme began with a prayer by Rev. CP Singh followed by lighting of the lamp. later Santosh Sharma.
Rev. Samir Khimla and Rev. Binu Cherian gave their own reflection on the true meaning of Easter. There were melodious songs sung by the choir from St. Mary Church. Miracle Church, Christ Church and Bethlehem Church.
The main attraction of the Easter Mahotsava was a Sound and light Programme titled “ Sakshi ho tum” (You are called witness).
There were three Dances performed by the Students of St. Xavier’s, Carmel, and St. Joseph’s Schools. It was a depiction of what happened to the disciples after “Jesus Resurrection”.
There was a prize distribution for the winners in Essay competition on the topic of ‘Nehru’s vision for India’ this competition was organized by the PRO of the Bhopal Archdiocese and all India Secular Forum. After that, Easter Mahotsav Samiti honoured the Archbishop by presenting a momento and a Shawl, for receiving the prestigious Human Rights Award ‘Ambassador of Peace’ on world Human Rights day 10 December 2015 at New Delhi. With vote of Thanks and Archbishop’s blessings the programme came to an end.
It was very colorful all through with games for Children and food Corners for Entertainment.