The idols made of natural, biodegradable, eco-friendly raw materials without any toxic, inorganic raw materials, plaster of Paris or thermocol (polystyrene) alone will be permitted for immersion in waterbodies, an official statement said.
Every year, the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated by Hindus to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the God who is the embodiment of playfulness and innocence.
Cultural programmes themed after Lord Ram and the Ramayana will be one of the highlights of the International Trade Show to be held at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida from September 21 to 25, an official statement said.
As per the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on the eighth day of the Hindu month of 'Bhadra'. The day mostly falls in the months of August or September.
Devotees thronged the ancient Krishna Temple in Nepal on Wednesday on the birth anniversary of the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Vishnu celebrated as the festival of Janmashtami.
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sculpture at Puri beach and dedicated it to Lord Krishna and India’s achievements on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
The World’s largest Nataraja statue made from ‘Ashtadhatu’ (eight metals) has been installed in front of Bharat Mandapam which is the venue for the G20 summit in the national capital.
"There are still 15 days left for Ganesh Chaturthi but Gujarat's Surat has already started gearing up for the festival," Shakti Group Organizer Surat City Ravi Kharadi told ANI on Monday.
"I am honoured and blessed to offer pooja at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on behalf of all Goans, on the auspicious occasion of Shravani Somvar. Prayed for the good health, prosperity, and well-being of the people of Goa. May Baba Vishwanath shower his blessings on all Goans," posted the Goa CM o