Collective worship marks Easter celebrations
The Hindu
Easter celebrations in Vijayawada include candle lighting, prayers, and 'Run For Jesus' rally organized by Telugu Churches.
Lighting of candles, collective worship and prayers marked the Easter celebrations in Vijayawada on March 31 (Sunday). All the major churches in the city, St. Peter’s Cathedral, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Gundala Matha Shrine, St. Lutheran’s Church and St Paul’s Centenary saw heavy rush on Easter, the celebration of resurrection of Jesus Christ. Andhra Pradesh Federation of Telugu Churches had organised the ‘Run For Jesus’ rally for the 14th consecutive year on Saturday, on the eve of Easter.

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.