Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Semi-Christmas Celebrated at Puttaparthi Collectorate
A big celebration called Semi-Christmas was held at the Puttaparthi Collectorate.
Important people like the Joint Collector, a local leader, and a former minister were there.
They cut a Christmas cake and talked about how Jesus Christ taught love and kindness.
They also lit candles and sang Christmas songs.
The event was to show that the government supports and celebrates all religions and their festivals.
The leaders said that everyone should follow the teachings of Jesus Christ to live in peace and harmony.
Semi-Christmas celebrations were held at the Sri Sathya Sai District Collectorate in Puttaparthi.
The event was organized by the District Minority Welfare Department and attended by key officials and members of the Christian community.
Joint Collector M. Maurya Bharadwaj, MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, and Former Minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy were the chief guests.
The celebrations included a Christmas cake cutting, speeches emphasizing the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the singing of Christmas hymns.
The event highlighted the government's commitment to inclusive governance and the promotion of values like love, compassion, and social harmony.
- Who
- Joint Collector M. Maurya Bharadwaj, MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, Former Minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy, District Minority Welfare Officer Rama Subba Reddy, pastors, and members of the Christian community
- What
- Semi-Christmas celebrations held at the Sri Sathya Sai District Collectorate
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Puttaparthi Collectorate, Puttaparthi
- Why
- To celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and promote inclusive governance
- Location
- Puttaparthi Collectorate, Puttaparthi
- Organizer
- District Minority Welfare Department
- Chief Guests
- Joint Collector M. Maurya Bharadwaj, MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, Former Minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy
- Event Highlights
- Christmas cake cutting, speeches, candle-lighting, Christmas hymns
- Key Message
- Promotion of love, compassion, forgiveness, and social harmony
