300-year-old Cathedral opens Christmas carols with "Jana Gana Mana"; India's National Anthem leaves netizens with goosebumps | VIDEO

Wednesday 24 December, 2025 | 8:52 PM READ MALAYALAM VERSION

MUMBAI: Believers and people are getting ready to welcome Christmas. People have already prepared for Christmas in their homes, offices and schools with great enthusiasm. Christian places of worship have also been prepared with prayers. Meanwhile, a video of the national anthem being sung in a church is now gaining attention on social media. The choir sang the national anthem at St. Thomas Cathedral in Mumbai. The video is getting a lot of popularity on social media. Many people have praised the choir's singing.

St. Thomas Cathedral is a church that is over 300 years old. Being Mumbai's oldest church, it served as the first Anglican church in Bombay, a centre for British colonial life, and is marked by historical milestones. Built in 1718, the Cathedral is known as Bombay's "zero point and holds deep historical and cultural significance. St. Thomas Cathedral sometimes hosts music/cultural events.