IN PICS: Good Friday processions held across nation

Updated On: 03 April, 2026 11:50 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Devotees across the country marked Good Friday with solemn processions, prayers, and religious rituals, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and reflecting on themes of sacrifice and faith (Pics/PTI)

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<p>Devotees across the country marked <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Good Friday</span></span> with solemn processions, remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ through prayers, hymns, and silent reflection</p>

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Devotees across the country marked Good Friday with solemn processions, remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ through prayers, hymns, and silent reflection

<p>Churches and streets across India witnessed peaceful processions on <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Good Friday</span></span>, as the faithful gathered to honour the sacrifice of Jesus Christ</p>

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Churches and streets across India witnessed peaceful processions on Good Friday, as the faithful gathered to honour the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

<p>From cities to small towns, <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Good Friday</span></span> was observed with deep devotion, as believers participated in processions symbolising the path of the cross</p>

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From cities to small towns, Good Friday was observed with deep devotion, as believers participated in processions symbolising the path of the cross

<p>A spirit of prayer and reflection prevailed nationwide as devotees came together for <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Good Friday</span></span> processions, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ</p>

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A spirit of prayer and reflection prevailed nationwide as devotees came together for Good Friday processions, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

<p>Streets fell silent as processions for <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Good Friday</span></span> moved through cities, reflecting the solemnity and significance of the day</p>

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Streets fell silent as processions for Good Friday moved through cities, reflecting the solemnity and significance of the day

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Participants stage a reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion on the occassion of Good Friday, in Guwahati

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This sacrament honours the commandment of Jesus, who instructed his disciples to perform the rite on the eve of his death

<p>Also known as the Lord's Supper, the ritual symbolises the body and blood of Christ sacrificed for humanity, signifying a 'New Covenant' that portrays Jesus as the sacrificial lamb</p>

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Also known as the Lord's Supper, the ritual symbolises the body and blood of Christ sacrificed for humanity, signifying a 'New Covenant' that portrays Jesus as the sacrificial lamb

<p>On Friday, churches of different denominations, including the Presbyterian and Baptist churches, held worship services featuring 'zaipawl' (group songs) by youth members</p>

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On Friday, churches of different denominations, including the Presbyterian and Baptist churches, held worship services featuring 'zaipawl' (group songs) by youth members

<p>The Roman Catholic community organised mass and led solemn Good Friday processions locally known as 'Kross Kawngzawh' through the streets in towns and villages</p>

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The Roman Catholic community organised mass and led solemn Good Friday processions locally known as 'Kross Kawngzawh' through the streets in towns and villages

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Participants sang hymns and preached the Gospel, reflecting the core belief that Christ's sacrifice redeems humanity from sin

<p>Many believers also took part in "Way of the Cross" processions, symbolically retracing Christ's final journey, while others observed fasting as an act of penance and spiritual renewal</p>

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Many believers also took part in "Way of the Cross" processions, symbolically retracing Christ's final journey, while others observed fasting as an act of penance and spiritual renewal

<p>Good Friday calls for remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose suffering and love brought redemption to the world, he said while urging people to reflect on the power of faith, forgiveness, humility, and compassion, adding that even in moments of darkness, God's love remains steadfast</p>

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Good Friday calls for remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose suffering and love brought redemption to the world, he said while urging people to reflect on the power of faith, forgiveness, humility, and compassion, adding that even in moments of darkness, God's love remains steadfast

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Good Friday observance will be followed by Easter Sunday celebration on April 5 to commemorate the resurrection of Christ.

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