Mizoram observes Palm Sunday; chants of Hosanna echoes through the state
First Published: 2nd April, 2023 14:23 IST
With devotees engaging in mass, singing hymns, and offering prayers, the state is soaked in a sense of holy piousness
Tumkau Ni, or Palm Sunday, the day to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem a week before his Passion, was celebrated all over Christian-dominated Mizoram today.
Early in the morning, children led by Sunday school teachers took to the streets in every village and locality carrying palm leaves, singing hymns, and chanting Bible verses.
Chants of ‘Hosanna’ echoed through towns and villages as people commemorated the entry of Christ into Jerusalem on the last Sunday before his crucifixion.
Special prayer services were held in the churches of different Christian denominations across the state.
With devotees engaging in mass, singing hymns, and offering prayers and the state soaked in holy piousness.
Streets of Aizawl bore a deserted look as people thronged churches and were busy offering prayers.
Though normal Sunday church services were held, the pastor and preachers concentrated on the subject of Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday is celebrated every year on the last Sunday before Good Friday.
The day is called Palm Sunday because the people of Jerusalem threw palm leaves on the floor as a greeting when Jesus Christ arrived in Jerusalem.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live 2nd Tripartite Talks on Frontier Nagaland Territory on Jan 15. Will This Be the Decisive Round?
10th January 2025
Live Tripura: Youth Tipra Federation Renews Greater Tipraland Demand
10th January 2025
Live Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Visits Moreh, Reviews Border Check Post and Fencing
10th January 2025
Live Rat Hole Mine in Umrangso Was Abandoned for 12 Years by Assam Mineral Development Corporation: CM
10th January 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Breaking Barriers: Lalawmpuii Becomes Mizoram’s Lawngtlai Town First Female Auto Rickshaw Driver
Lalawmpuii now operates her autorickshaw daily, ensuring she completes her work before 4 p.m. to be available for her children after school.
09th January 2025
Mizoram State Election Commission Unveils Final Electoral Rolls for Village Council Elections
The VC electoral rolls exclude the three autonomous district councils—Lai, Mara, and Chakma located in the Lawngtlai and Siaha districts
09th January 2025
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Releases Book on Sailo Chiefs Vandula and Ropuiliani
CM Lalduhoma emphasized the importance of reclaiming indigenous histories and developing narratives from a Mizo point of view.
04th January 2025
India to Construct 383 New Border Outposts Along Bangladesh Border to Strengthen Security
To combat infiltration, smuggling, and illegal activities, the Indian government has been constructing border fencing along this frontier.
03rd January 2025
Aizawl Police Arrests 12 For Flouting Firecracker Ban on Jan 1
The arrests and the registration of cases were for illegal use and bursting of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic materials.
02nd January 2025