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Maharashtra: Covid-19 mars Janmashtami fests for second year, BJP protests
Updated On: 30 August, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Protesting the continuous closure of temples and other places of worship, BJP launched a `shankhnaad` agitation all over the state demanding reopening of the temples
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Members of the Jarimari Govinda Pathak break the dahi handi while maintaining social distancing on Gokulashtami at Girgaon in 2020. Pic/Bipin Kokate
Token festivities marked the birthday of Lord Krishna -- celebrated as `Janmashtami` and `Dahi-Handi` -- owing to rains in most parts of Maharashtra coupled with the Covid-19 restrictions recommended by the Centre, for the second consecutive year here on Monday.
Scores of Krishna Temples in Mumbai, including the ISKCON Temples at Girgaum and Juhu were decorated with bright lights, flowers, the deities sporting brand new attires, though there were no devotees present for the celebrations on account of the Covid-19 protocols.
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