Midnight mass prayers were held at Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church in Delhi on the occasion of Christmas

Prayers were also held at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Bengaluru

Christmas is observed to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Carol singing, dazzling Christmas lights, and decked-out Christmas trees entice folks to join in the celebrations on December 25

People gather in large numbers at Our Lady Queen Church in Siliguri, West Bengal for the midnight mass prayers

Fr. Walter De Sa, Parish Priest Of Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji told ANI that people from other faiths also celebrated Christmas

"At midnight, we have celebrated Christmas...And, there was a good number of people, including people from other faiths, and they all participated joyfully in our celebration of Christmas. I extend my warm greetings, to all my brothers and sisters and my friends and wish them all a joyful and blessed Christmas..A joyful and blessed Christmas to all of you," he said

Prayers also took place at Santhome Cathedral Basilica Church in Chennai

"Christmas is a joy, peace, and love of god who has come into the world for humanity. He comes for all the human beings. There is no difference at all among the human being. He comes to each and every one of us...I wish you once again all of you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year," Archbishop George Antonysamy, Archbishop of Madras and Mylapore head of Santhome Cathedral Basilica Church, Chennai said

People burst crackers, and took part in midnight mass prayers being held at a church in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Christmas