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Christians constitute only around two percent of Indian population but the festival of Christmas is celebrated on a larger scale with full exuberance across the country. Markets and shopping malls are decked up, houses are decorated, churches are illuminated and special prayer meets are organised on this occasion. People dressed up as Santa Claus can be seen distributing gifts in markets and on the roadsides. Tourism industry makes hefty profit as people often plan their holiday from Christmas to New Year. Although, coronavirus pandemic has cast its shadow on Christmas as large public gatherings are not allowed this year. State governments have issued guidelines to contain the spread of COVID-19. In Maharashtra, churches should not be overcrowded at any point in time and that physical distance should be maintained. The mass organised in churches on Christmas should not have more than 50 people at a time.
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People light candles on Christmas at a church in Amritsar.
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Faithful wearing face masks as a precaution against the coronavirus sit in an open area outside the church and watch live streaming of Christmas mass on a big screen due to COVID-19 restrictions in Guwahati.
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A caretaker cleans the aisle of St. John in the Wilderness church on Christmas in Dharamshala.
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Nirbhaya squad take out a rally to spread awareness for wearing mask due to Coronavirus in Jaipur.
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