Christians in Kerala observe Palm Sunday with religious fervour

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Christians in Kerala observed Palm Sunday with religious fervour to commemorate Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem before he was arrested and crucified.

All the churches were crowded. Devotees with fresh cut palm leaves in hands took to the streets to commemorate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in his path.

In most households, the palm leaves that are received from the church is placed before a picture of Christ and it remains there till Christmas Eve when it is given back to the churches to be used in the bonfire that is made.

Palm Sunday also known as Osana Njayar and Kuruthola Perunaal, remembers the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper, and Good Friday, the day of the Crucifixion, culminate with Easter, which commemorates Jesus' resurrection. Easter also marks the end of Lent.