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Janmashtami was celebrated at the school. The school was well decorated for the celebration. The day commenced with lighting of lamp by the Principal, followed by ‘aarti’ and ‘bhajans’ recitation.

City-based oil merchants in Madurai urge the commercial taxes minister to recommend reducing the GST on lamp oil from 12% to 5%. They argue that lamp oil is a mixture of oils taxed at 5% individually, ...

Yellow and red clothes are needed during the puja apart from Janeu (sacred thread), sandalwood, durva (sacred grass), flowers, akshat (rice grains), betel nut, seasonal fruits, incense, diya (lamp), ...