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One Ganesha idol of 4 feet allowed per ward in Bengaluru during Ganeshotsa
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
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
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COVID-19: Sculptors bear loss after demand for handmade idols drop in Delh
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
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.
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Ahead of Ganesha Chaturthi, artist prepares 'sanitiser Ganesha idols'
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
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
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Ganesh Chaturthi: Bhumi Pednekar urges fans to opt for eco-friendly Ganpat
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
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.
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Ganesh idol sales fall by half due to COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
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.
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Ganesh Chaturthi: COVID-19 diminishes demand for large-sized Ganesha idols
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
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.
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Observe Muharram, celebrate Ganesh puja at home, no event at public places
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
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.
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Civil society members in Nepal protest against atrocities over Hindus in P
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 14 (ANI): A group of civil society members on Friday held a protest near the Pakistani embassy in the country's capital Kathmandu denouncing atrocities over Hindu minorities as well as the destruction of Buddha idols and temples.
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Indian Idol Fame Shahzan Mujeeb signed as first ever National Brand Ambass
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 14 (ANI/NewsVoir): Aligarh Municipal Corporation (AMC) has recently roped in Indian Idol Season 11 Finalist and Oscar Nominated Playback Singer Shahzan Mujeeb as its First Ever National Brand Ambassador for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Campaign at National and I
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Indore: Eco-friendly masked, doctor Ganesha idols being created for Ganesh
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Aug 13 (ANI): While the ongoing coronavirus crisis has dampened the spirit of all festivals, Indore's Lok Sanskriti Manch, supported by MP Shankar Lalwani, has come up with the unique idea of creating eco-friendly Ganesha idols for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturt
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COVID-19: TN prohibits public celebration during Ganesh Chaturthi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 13 (ANI): Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Government of Tamil Nadu has prohibited the installation of idols in public places and rallies to immerse idols in water bodies in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-themed Ganesha idols grab attention in Surat
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], Aug 13 (ANI): Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, artists are sculpting unique idols. In Surat, Lord Ganesha's idol can be seen as a coronavirus killer. In another set of idols, Ganesha's mice can be seen battling coronavirus.
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