Easter celebrated with zeal across Goa; devotees throng churches

PANAJI: (Apr 5) Goa erupted in festive joy on Sunday, as thousands of devotees thronged churches and chapels across the coastal state to celebrate Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ with midnight vigils and traditional feasts.

From the historic cathedrals of Old Goa to small chapels in Salcete and Bardez, thousands of devotees attended midnight and morning services to witness the blessing of the Paschal candle, marking the end of the 40-day Lenten fast.

In many villages, the festival also heralds the season of feasts in churches and community festivities, a cherished cultural tradition in the coastal state