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Ganesh Chaturthi: Demand for eco-friendly idols surge in Hyderabad

News | September 03, 2021 23:40 IST

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, residents of Hyderabad have decided to bring home eco-friendly Ganesha idols this year. In order to protect the environment, many followers of Lord Ganesha vowed to reject idols made of chemicals, plaster of paris, plastic and hot melt glue, and chose idols made of biodegradable natural materials such as clay. Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival, will begin from September 10 this year.

Bhubaneswar idol-makers stare at losses amid COVID-19 pandemic

News | July 28, 2020 23:12 IST

The idol-makers in Bhubaneswar usually get busy during monsoon season. These idol-makers used to made earthen idols for different festivals and Pujas in the month of July and august, but now their business is reeling under losses.

Varanasi violence: NSA invoked against jailed Congress MLA Ajay Rai

Politics | October 15, 2015 10:52 IST

New Delhi: Varanasi police have invoked National Security Act (NSA) against jailed Congress MLA Ajay Rai for his involvement in the violence that took place during the Anyay Pratikar Yatra in the city on October

AP, Telangana bid emotional farewell to Lord Ganesh

India | September 08, 2014 22:06 IST

Hyderabad: Lakhs of devotees in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh today bid an emotional adieu to Lord Ganesh on the immersion day, marking conclusion of the ten-day long festival.The ritual of immersion, locally known as ‘Nimajjanam',

Mumbai Police Bans Ganesha Idols Of More Than 9 Feet

India | July 30, 2011 18:18 IST

Mumbai, July 30: The Mumbai police has issued a notification banning any Ganesha idol of more than nine feet, reports DNA.The notification issued by police commissioner Sudhir Sinha lays down rules for upcoming Ganeshotsav. The festival