Christians observe Palm Sunday in Kerala

Christians in Kerala today observed Palm Sunday commemorating the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem ahead of his crucifixion and resurrection.

Faithful congregated in churches of various Christian denominations across the state and took out processions carrying branches of palm, symbolising the reception given to Jesus when he rode into Jarusalem on a donkey.

The day also marked the beginning of the Holy Week, marking the final phase of the Lent season when devout live in prayer and penitence abstaining from worldly pleasures.