Easter Sunday was marked by religious fervor and vibrant celebrations across Tamil Nadu, India, as lakhs of Christians attended various church services. From the historic Santhome Basilica in Chennai to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Vailankanni, special midnight masses and dawn services were held, culminating the 40-day Lenten season. The celebrations began with the Paschal Vigil Mass at 11:30 PM, where thousands of pilgrims participated in the midnight service, carrying candles and commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lighting of the Paschal candle symbolized the victory of light over darkness. To cater to the diverse influx of visitors, the Basilica administration organized prayer services in multiple languages, allowing thousands of pilgrims to participate in their native tongues. In Chennai, Archbishop George Antonysamy led the Easter Vigil, emphasizing themes of life and resurrection. Traditional processions and festive feasts followed the spiritual services, with families enjoying traditional Tamil Christian delicacies, marking the end of the fasting period.