Bharuch residents appeal for help from state administration, write to chief minister of Gujarat over change in demography, allege illegal transfer of property to Muslim owners
With COVID-19 cases receding, the craftsmen had anticipated a healthy demand for Ravana effigies but their hopes were dashed after the Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government ordered a ban on firecrackers
On October 7, Brahmotsavam was started with the ritual of Dhwajarohanam, where the Garuda Dhwaja of the Lord is hoisted, marking Garuda's travel to Devaloka to invite Gods of heaven to come and attend the festivities.