Celebrants India is a Christian movement in secular form which has been commenced in 1997 to propagate divine music and inspiring books. The whole movement is working on the policy of Fr. Thomas Thumpayilchirayil, the elder brother of Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil, the inspiration and the patron, who says that "One Should serve the people using the returns from one's own sweat". The movement absolutely stands for Evangelization in the modern world."

A group of leading musicians, artists, technicians etc are working under his esteemed leadership. The organization has so far released more than 115 audio + video albums.

We have also successfully performed various Biblical shows in the form of Sight & Sound Shows at various towns in Kerala as well as in Arab Nations.A fiction is depicted not on one stage, rather on different stages at the same time. The show aims at evangelization only.

Be a listener of healing holy music. Be a helper of crying man because we preserve the entire profit for serving the Kingdom of God.

Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil, a priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Changanacherry, has proven his talent in Christian Devotional songs since 1992. He has composed and written lyrics to almost 2000 songs. Apart from this, he has written lyrics for more than 500 songs of other musicians and composed music for more than 100 lyricist. As a renowned Christian music director, he is known for his freshness, simplicity and novelty in his lyrics and music.

As a Musician & Lyricist:

Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil’s compositions based on catholic theologies, clearly depict the specialities in Ecclesiology, Mariology, Eucharistic Piety, Ecclesial Communion, and loyalty to the hierarchy. His various works displays the simplicity in presenting the theology and trending music. Most of his Christian Devotional Albums are popular, especially the songs from the series of Marian albums, Carol album songs and “Pettakam” – an album containing Christian folk songs sung by leading Malayalam Cine artists. He has also released an album titled “Amma”, which contains Christian Poems. He is also encouraging and supporting many talented singers and artists through Celebrants India, a Christian media founded by himself.  

His simple, common, yet poetic language has its uniqueness in presenting the Christian themes in the field of devotional music. His efforts have succeeded to some extent, to support Christian Art which faces rapid declination. Creating the songs through his life experience, Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil always tells us that he is indebted to Jesus Christ alone. Creating music and lyrics on any subject within short time spontaneously is his popular talent. ” Everything is God’s Gift, I entirely depend on Jesus and not on my skills”, says Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil. Marian 4^th – MANNAPEDAKAM, PALUNKU KADAL, SWARGAM are his upcoming audio albums.

As an Author:

Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil has written books on various topics. His deep passion to Mother Mary has been described in his book “Mariam Oru Keerthanam”. “Padanathil Nooru Meni” is a motivating creation for students. “Thilangunna Manikyam” is a book with collection of poems. 

Creative Director (Sight & Sound Shows):

On completing 25 years of service in the field of Christian Arts & Media, Fr. Shaji has displayed other various talents apart from composing Christian Devotional Songs while he was pursuing his studies in Seminary.  He has directed various stage shows inside and outside India. He presented a light and sound show called as “Divine Dawn”, first of its kind in the Christian devotionals, in 1999 at SB College, Changanacherry. A fiction is depicted not on one stage, rather on different stages at the same time. This distinctive artistic show gave a new and wondrous experience to the spectator.

In the year 2000, another light and sound show called LUCKY ONE was conducted for the Canossian congregation at Alleppey. The theme of this show was St. Beckhitha, who was declared as a saint by John Paul Pope IInd. Marian - a Light and Sound Show on Mother Mary, was conducted in Sharjah, Dubai and Qatar and another Bible show in Australia. There were many notable reports and news of the light and sound show held in foreign countries. The Marian Show in 2008 at Changanacherry was the ultimate show of the earlier. This show was united by around 250 artists and 150 technicians. All these success were  the examples of the blessed skills by the god almighty. Later on, the shows held at Mavelikkara and Kottayam caused a great sparkle in the mind  to a personal and divine life for the spectators.

THE PASSION – A VILLAGE PRAYER SHOW held at Bl. John Paul IInd ground at Changanacherry in 2011 paved the way for a new awakening in the life of the people. All these convinced people that combining art with spirituality is more  beautiful and divine. And as continuity, a light and sound show called JESUS THE SAVIOUR, held at Marine Drive, Cochin on 15^th January 2012, included 500 artists and 250 technicians. JESUS THE SAVIOUR was the dream project of Celebrants India, which aims evangelisation through media. After this, HOLY STAR KAVUKATTU PITHAVU, a light and sound show about the life history of Mar Mathew Kavukattu was held at Changanacherry Cathedral ground.  A pure Christian old village story titled as SUVARA – A GLAD TIDING was held at Changanacherry later on and it was an entertaining as well as spiritual for everyone.

ARUMA SHISHYAN – THE BELOVED DISCIPLE, a light and sound show, in connection with the Faith Year of Catholic Church, depicting the entrance of St. Thomas into Indian soil, was united by 750 artists and 100 technicians. This show of 2 hours duration included the Mission to Apostles by the resurrected Jesus Christ, entry of St. Thomas to India, his preaching and further life to martyrdom and the history of Syro Malabar Church in Kerala in its own culture and taste, till St. Alphonsa and Pope Francis. This 8 day show from April 7^th to April 14^th 2013 is the greatest victory of Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil as a creative director. For his valuable contribution in the field of Christian Arts and Media, he has won the A.K.C.C State Award in the year 2014. 

Dream Projects:

He is planning deeply with prayers for a Marian Film to the world. Also he is deeply involved in innovating advanced technology based ideas for his yet another project which is presently under scripting called as BHARATHEEYAM, a secular sight and sound show. This work will be dedicated to all the Indians.

TV Programs:

Since 1995, Fr. Shaji has presented many Christian Programs through TV channels like Asianet TV, Surya TV, Kairali TV, etc. He is presenting Night Vigil services and other preaching services in channels like Shalom TV and Goodness TV. Goodness TV has telecasted various programs written and presented by Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil such as “Itha Ninte Amma” (a special Marian program), “The Prophet” (a bible based tele serial) and other seasonal programs which spiritually strengthened the viewers. His latest program in Shalom TV titled “Palunku Kadal” has gained lots of viewers and earned much appreciation. His personal experience on writing and composing devotional songs is the major theme of this program.

Pastoral Administration:

Being a popular preacher inside India and abroad, he is presently serving as the Parish Priest of Eara Lourdes Matha Church (Shrine of Mother of Farmers), Changanacherry. This new concept of Mother of Farmers is his insight that he was blessed through Mother Mary while he frequently meditated for the struggling farmers of his Parish (Kuttanadu). Many pilgrims frequently visit this beautiful church and surroundings which is filled with the presence of Mother Mary. This church and various Biblical themes presented here are the solid example for his versatility, gifted by God Almighty. He motivates the people of his parish to grow and live in Jesus Christ.