Mumbai: Members of the Christian community celebrate a Christmas carnival ahead of the festival, in Santacruz, Mumbai. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi: A man dressed as Santa Claus under a Christmas tree ahead of Christmas during festive celebrations at a shopping mall in New Delhi. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi: A girl dressed as Santa Claus enjoys the festive spirit in a joyful mood at a shopping mall ahead of Christmas in New Delhi. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

New Delhi: A shopping mall adorned with Christmas ornaments ahead of Christmas in New Delhi. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

New Delhi: A man dressed as Santa Claus shares a cheerful moment with a child during Christmas celebrations in New Delhi. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: St. Mary’s Basilica Church in Shivajinagar is illuminated ahead of the Christmas festival, in Bengaluru. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: St. Mary’s Basilica Church in Shivajinagar is illuminated ahead of the Christmas festival, in Bengaluru. (Photo: IANS)

Chandigarh: People along with a Santa Claus look-alike take part in a colourful procession ahead of Christmas, in Chandigarh. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: Workers decorate St. Joseph’s Church as part of the preparations for the upcoming Christmas festival, in Prayagraj. (Photo: IANS)

Jaipur: St. Xavier's Church is decorated with lights ahead of Christmas celebrations in Jaipur. (Photo: IANS)

Jaipur: St. Xavier's Church is decorated with lights ahead of Christmas celebrations in Jaipur. (Photo: IANS)