Kathmandu/Lalitpur [Nepal], October 15 (ANI): Nepal in October buzzes with the economic activities due to the festival like Durga Puja, the markets are decorated with idols, jewellery, ornaments but, 2020 has changed it entirely. COVID-19 has dampened the spirits of idol-makers in Nepal.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): YSR Congress general secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Thursday accused the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of being behind incidents in which idols were damaged.
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 19 (ANI): Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader Potina Venkata Mahesh was detained on Saturday after he called for a protest over the incident of missing silver lion statues from Kanaka Durga temple, informed Mohammed Umar, Circle Inspector of One Town p
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 4 (ANI): The demand for brass idols of Lord Ram, Ram Darbar, and Parshuram have gone up after the bhumi pujan for Ram temple in Ayodhya last month.
Nagpur/Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Devotees across Maharashtra carried out the immersion of Ganesha idols on Tuesday in artificial ponds on the occasion of the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): An idol of Lord Ganesh, in Hyderabad, has been given looks of Police personnel and doctor while 'Mushakraj' has been styled after GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) staff - as a mark of respect to frontline workers, on Ganesh Chaturthi
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 22 (ANI): Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Vijayawada on Saturday were a muted affair owing to the state government's order prohibiting public celebrations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Idol makers bore the harshest brunt of all with almost no buyers
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): A total of 25 cases have been registered against Hindu Munnani and Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Coimbatore for violating the High Court order, banning the installation of Ganesha idols at public places in the State.
Ludhiana (Punjab)[India], August 22 (ANI): A bakery in Ludhiana is making eco-friendly, edible Lord Ganesha idols with chocolate on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): As the grand celebrations of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi have started today, the idol makers across the national capital have prepared Ganesh idols, in expectations of meeting demand amid the pandemic.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Installation of idols at public places and processions will be prohibited during Ganesh Chaturthi in Madhya Pradesh, according to the State Information Department.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 21 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Friday upheld the Tamil Nadu government's decision to ban Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic but allowed individuals to install idols at home and immerse those after the festival was over.