More than 500 Christians from various denominations took part in a vehicle convoy that stretch-ed ten kilometres in the Hindu heartland of Bhopal on Dec. 15 to share the Christmas message of peace and harmony. Abp Leo Cornelio of Bhopal, based in the capital of Madhya Pradesh state in central India, took part in the rally and urged people across the country to become a bridge between God and nature in a joint quest for harmonious coexistence.

The procession began on the grounds of the Jesuit-run Campion School and passed through significant locations in the city during the three-hour rally, which ended at the Church-run St Joseph School.

The convoy containing 58 vehicles decorated with balloons and stars created quite a stir among passers-by, shop owners, and apartment dwellers on the route.

Carol singing was among its major attractions- 20 vehicles carried tableaux depicting events related to Christmas, including the Annunciation, the Three Kings, Nativity, Santa Clause, and a Christmas tree.