In the midst of carol singing, greetings and prayers, the Gajapati district soaked in a festive spirit as people from all communities and age groups gathered at churches for the Christmas celebration on Sunday.
Churches were decorated with coloured lamps, Xmas trees, balloons and cradles.
The Peace life Ministries (PlM) director Rev Santa Murthy Bardhan distributed free cloths to the poor children and widows of Paralakhemundi. Rev B Nirodh Kumar was the chief guest of the meeting.
The meeting was followed by a cultural programme. Inmates of Peace life Children home performed dance on Sambalpuri Christian songs. Paralakhemundi Axis bank distributed cakes to the children. Global Indian School founder Amodh Kumar Bardhan graced the occasion as guest of honour and encouraged the children to follow the footsteps of lord Jesus. Vote of thanks was given by Christo Jyothi.