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NO IDOL TIMEPASS THIS: Thanks to the current thaw between the neighbours, religion is riding high.

NO IDOL TIMEPASS THIS: Thanks to the current thaw between the neighbours, religion is riding high.

Krishna, Hanuman back in Pakistan

Idols of Hindu deities Krishna, Radha and Hanuman have been installed at the Krishna Mandir in the city.

SMUGGLING DEN: Six idols of gods and goddesses were recovered from Pitampura area in one month.

Idols worth Rs 130 mn recovered in Delhi

In last one month, Delhi Police have recovered six idols of gods and goddesses from Pitampura area.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/idols-worth-rs-130-mn-recovered-in-delhi/29335-3.html

SHINING GLORY: Designers and jewellery stores have a wide range of silver diyas and Ganeshas.

Get a silver touch this Dhanteras

There are silver items available in every imaginable, shape, size, cut and finish this Dhanteras.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/get-a-silver-touch-this-dhanteras/24291-3.html

DIVA DURGA: Unlike other idolmakers Sunder is inspired by divas of the big screen.

Hyderabad idolmaker's filmy Durga

Sunder Kalakaar carves his "inspired" Durga idols using his fascination for popular film actresses.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/hyderabad-idolmakers-filmy-durga/22121-3.html

HEALTHY GANESH: The trunk of the idol is made out of rice, and the jewelry out of pulses.

Ganesh gets a taste of dal, coconut

Two pandals in Mumbai have Ganesh idols that are made from grains, pulses and coconuts for Ganesh Chaturthi.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ganesh-gets-a-taste-of-dal-coconut/20617-3.html

ON GUARD: As families go deep into the sea to bid farewell to their deity, it

Mumbaikars 'baywatch' idol immersion

The well-equipped young men watching the beaches of Mumbai are not the usual lifeguards, but volunteers.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mumbaikars-baywatch-idol-immersion/20407-3.html

ONE FOR ALL: The concept of

How Ganpati saves farmers' money

A land of farmers, who go neck-deep in debt in times of crises, follow tradition of 'One Village, One Ganapati'.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/how-ganpati-saves-farmers-money/20378-3.html

UNHOLY WATER: Large quantities of flowers and plastic are found after immersions.

B'lore lakes choke with Ganesh idols

The B'lore city administration is having a tough time clearing choked lakes after the immersion of Ganesh idols.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/blore-lakes-choke-with-ganesh-idols/20361-3.html

WELL-TO-DO: The Ganesh statue is adorned with 60 kg of gold and 175 kg of sliver.

Here's the richest and insured Ganesh

The crown and all the ornaments of the Ganesh idol of GSB Mandal are made of gold and has been insured.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/heres-the-richest-and-insured-ganesh/19842-3.html

INDIAN IDOL: Today there are very few Shadoo Mathi (clay) artisans left in Maharashtra.

Mathi Ganpati struggles to survive

Over 160 years old tradition of making idols of Lord Ganesh with shadoo mathi (clay) is on the verge of vanishing.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mathi-ganpati-struggles-to-survive/19753-3.html

GOLDEN GOD: Lalbaugcha Raja is one of Mumbai

Gold Ganpati the most famous idol

As the Ganesh Chaturthi festival is nearing, bejeweled idols are catching glimpse of almost everyone in Mumbai.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gold-ganpati-the-most-famous-idol/19529-3.html

INDIAN IDOL:  Idol maker Vijay Khatu feverishly working on the god idols says he hasn

Mumbai begins its idol pursuits

As the great Ganesha festival nears, idol makers in Mumbai are giving final touches to their work.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mumbai-begins-its-idol-pursuits/19253-3.html

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