Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 19 (ANI): Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad on Wednesday issued a statement saying that installation of one Ganesha idol of four-feet height per ward, and a two-feet idol at home will be allowed in the city, accordin
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Sculptors in Delhi are bearing losses after the demand and the sale of handmade idols dropped due to the coronavirus pandemic. The situation remains unchanged even during the festivals.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 18 (ANI): Ahead of Ganesha Chaturthi, an artist in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area has made 'sanitiser Ganesha idols' keeping in view the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Ganesha idols have sensor machines installed in them which dispense sanitiser every time people p
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Telangana Vishwa Hindu Parishad slammed the state government for cautioning youths not to celebrate Ganesh Utsav amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): As Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner, actor Bhumi Pednekar has urged people to choose eco-friendly methods of making Ganpati idols at home, benefitting our nature. The festival will be celebrated on August 22.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 18 (ANI): Despite the introduction of eco-friendly idols and other measures, sales of Ganesh idols have fallen by half as compared to last year in Hyderabad due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Ambala (Haryana) [India], August 18 (ANI): As the COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way religious festivals are celebrated, it has also diminished the demand for Ganesha idols in several parts of the country including Haryana.
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Aug 17 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh BJP Vice President Vishnuvardhan Reddy has asked the state government not to create hurdles in celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 17 (ANI): Observe Muharram, celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at home and no procession, idol installation will be allowed, said Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad on Monday citing the orders of the government due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
New Delhi [India], Aug 16 (ANI): In view of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued instructions to the District Magistrates (DMs) ahead of forthcoming festivals.
Medak (Telangana) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Stern action will be taken against those who will spread false news and issues which may cause trouble to others via social media, warned Ramayampet Circle Inspector Nagarjuna Goud.
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Central Railway is all set to run 162 special trains towards Konkan region for Ganpati festival, the bookings for which will open from August 15.