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| Idols of Krishna beckon buyers | | | Early Times Report
Jammu , Aug 31: Markets were busy today with people making purchases for "Janmashtami". Shopkeepers witnessed a booming business a day before Janmashtmi. To welcome their customers, the bazaars too were decked up with expensive lightings.
people want to buy idols of Lord Krishna. In Jammu , Rawat Ram, a 50-year-old artist of Jodhpur, makes beautiful idols of Murli Manohar. You can buy colourful idols Lord Krishna and Radha at a little price. The prices are rather low; the highest price of an idol of Lord Krishna is only Rs 80. In spite of this, there is a slump in the business, but Rawat and his clan expect a brisk sale in the next two days.
If you are fond of elephants and horses, you can buy these and if peacocks attract you, those are also available at Rs 10 a pair. Idols of Hanuman are also attractive and encourage persons to buy these.
Nina Sharma, a homemaker, who bought a new idol of Lord Krishna, Lord's apparels, and essential items for worshipping, said, "Nothing can stand before God, not even swine flu. On such a big festival, I cannot sit at home fearing swine flu."
Sweet shops too were packed with customers. Rajesh Gupta, a businessman, said, We should enjoy our festivals as usual. This year too, I will shop and celebrate Janmashtmi with my family as usual."
Shopkeepers too were elated at the response of shoppers. A businessman at Raghunath Bazaar, said, " the bazaars came alive with people shopping for Janmashtmi."
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