Thursday, October 28, 2010

Chetganj Nakkatiya staged in Varanasi

Lord Lakshman, younger brother of Lord Ram, punished demon princess Surpanakha during world famous Chetganj Nakkatiya in Varanasi on October 26, 2010 night.
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Tableau add glory to Chetganj Nakkataiyya





Several attractive Jhankis (tableau) depicting characters and scenes from Ramayan were taken out on the occasion of world famous Chetganj Nakkataiyya in Varanasi on October 26, 2010 midnight.

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'Bhashmasur Mohini' staged in Varanasi

South Indian artistes presented "Bhashmasur Mohini" at Nagari Natak Mandali in Varanasi on October 25, 2010 evening.

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NER staff take pledge for hard work

Additional Divisional Railway Manager of North Eastern Railway Varanasi division, RR Jha and others took oath at DRM Office in Varanasi on October 25, 2010.

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Two thieves arrested from Haj house in Varanasi

Two persons were arrested from temporary Haj House in connection with theft in Varanasi on October 26, 2010.

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Second batch of pilgrims leaves for Haj pilgrimage

The second batch of pilgrims left for Jeddah for annual Haj pilgrimage from Babatpur airport in Varanasi on October 26, 2010. Family members of the pilgrims bade emotional farewell.

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'Akash Deep' hoisted at Dashaswamedh Ghat



Month-long "Akash Deep" function to pay tributes to martyrs began at Dashaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi on October 24, 2010. Inspector General of Police (Range) inaugurated the function.

Army personnel belonging to 39 GTC paid tributes to martyrs by hoisting 'Aakash-deeps'.

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Pilgrims leave for Haj pilgrimage from Varanasi

The first batch of pilgrims left for Jeddah for the annual Haj pilgrimage from Babatpur airport in Varanasi on October 24, 2010. Hundreds of family members of the pilgrims gathered at the Haj Committee Bhavan to accord them a warm send off.
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Indian Carpet Expo from October 29

Carpet Export Promotion Council (CPEC) of India will organize 6th Indian Carpet Expo at Sampurnand Sanskrit University ground from October 29.

Disclosing this at a press conference in Varanasi on October 24, 2010, CPEC chairman OP Garg said Union minister of state for textiles Panabaaka Lakshmi would inaugurate the four-day expo.

“This year's expo will have 275 stalls to display the products of carpet manufacturers and exporters as well as auxiliary products”, he said.

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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Durga Puja at Young Boys Club in Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga at Young Boys Club in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Kabir Durgotsav Samiti celebrates Durga puja


Kabir Durgotsav Samiti came up with a theme pandal for this year's Durga Puja. A view of the Goddess Durga (top) while the gate of the pandal (bottom) in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Durga puja at Mayur Club Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga at Mayur Club in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Durga puja at Shastri Nagar in Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga at Shastri Nagar puja pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Durga puja at Girija Ghat in Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga at Girija Ghat pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Durga puja at Kabir Nagar in Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga at Kabir Nagar pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Durga puja at Bhelupur in Varanasi

A view of Goddess Durga idol at Bhelupur pandal in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Goddess Durga idol at Akal Bodhan Samiti Luxa

A view of the Goddess Durga idol at Akal Bodhan Samiti Luxa in Varanasi on October 16, 2010.
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Durga puja at Bharatendu Sporting Club Maidagin

A view of the Goddess Durga idol at Bharatendu Sporting Club Maidagin on October 16, 2010.
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Main gate of the Nichibagh puja pandal

The main gate of the Nichibagh puja pandal in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.
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Goddess Durga idol at Pandeypur puja pandal in Varanasi

This is the view of Goddess Durga idol at a puja pandal in Pandeypur, Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Durga puja at SB Durgotsav Samiti Luxa

A view of the Goddess Durga idol at SB Durgotsav Samiti Luxa in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.
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Durga Puja at Durga Kund

A view of the Goddess Durga idol, installed in a pandal at Durga Kund in Varanasi, on October 15, 2010.
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Durga puja at Kalibari Sonarpura

A view of the dazzling Kalibari Durga pandal at Sonarpura on Maha Astami night in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.
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Illuminated road takes devotees to Durga Pandal

Lighting decoration made it a perfect setting on the way to Puja Pandal at Mehmoorganj in Varanasi on Maha Astami night on October 15, 2010.
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Goddess Durga idol at PTS Harischandra Ghat

Like earlier years, Ma Durga idol was installed at Prabhat Tarun Sangha (PTS) Harsichndra Ghat in Varanasi this year. This is the view of the Goddess Durga idol on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Friday, October 15, 2010

Durga Puja at Akal Bodhan Samiti Luxa

A view of the Goddess Durga idol installed at Akal Bodhan Samiti, Luxa, in Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Durga Puja at BDS Pnadey Haveli Varanasi

A devotee was taking "Aarati" on Maha Astami Day at BDS Pandey Haveli Puja Pandal on October 15, 2010 in Varanasi.
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Durga Puja at Golden Sporting Club Devnathpura


A view of the idols of Godddes Durga (Mahishashur Mardini) at Golden Sporting Club, Devnathpura in Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Riots of colour lights on Varanasi streets

Colourful light decorations caught the eyes on the Maha Astami Day of Durga Puja celebrations at Nai Sadak in Varanasi on October 15, 2010.
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Durga Puja celebrations at Bharat Seva Ashram Sangha in Varanasi

Durga Puja at Bharat Seva Ashram Sangha in Varanasi has been a source of inspiration for other clubs for long. The ritualistic puja with Vedic tradition, has been the hallmark of the Sangha. Devotees from all over India came here to take part in the five-day long puja celebrations. This year too there was heavy rush of devotees on the Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Durga Puja Pandal at Machhodhari in Varanasi

Machhodhari Durga Puja is one of the oldest Durga Pujas of Varanasi. This year too the Puja Samiti came up with another decent puja. This was the view of the Machhodhari Durga Puja Pandal on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Kids play lathi fight to appease Goddess Durga

Two kids performed "Aarti" by playing lathi duel to Ma Durga at Pandey Dharmashala in Varanasi on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Heavy rush at Hathuwa Market Puja Pandal in Varanasi


Durga Puja at Hathuwa Market in Varanasi has always been a treat to watch for the past several years. The organisers came up with new theme every year. This year too, the Hathuwa Market Puja Pandal drew unprecedented rush of devotees on Maha Astami Day on October 15, 2010.
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Jagatganj Puja Pandal witnesses heavy rush of devotees in Varanasi on Maha Astami


Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations touched its peak on Maha Astami Day in Varanasi on October 15, 2010. This was the view of the Jagatganj Puja Samiti gate illuminated with decorative lights. Heavy rush of devotees was witnessed at the Jagatganj Puja Pandal.
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Durga Pandal at Sanatan Dharma Inter College

Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations touched its peak on Mahaastami Day in Varanasi on October 15, 2010. This is the view of Sanatan Dharma Inter College Pandal at Nai Sadak.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Call for adopting progressive farming and agro-processing








Varanasi, October 10, 2010: Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IIPCT), Tamil Nadu, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) and the Centre of Food Science and Technology (CFST) of Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) jointly organized a one day Orientation Training Programme on “Food Processing for Farmers”. The programme was supported by Union Ministry of the Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), under their mandate to promote public awareness on value addition to agricultural produce.

Speaking on the occasion, chief guest and BHU Rector Prof BD Singh said: “Farmers are backbone of the nation they should come forward to support the nation by adopting progressive farming and agro-processing.”

In his presidential address Ajit Kumar, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries gave a brief account of the activities of the Ministry. He said: “Presently 1/3rd of country’s food production is wasted due to storage and warehousing problems. Farmers should come forward to join hand with the Ministry, which is soon going to strengthen food chain in the country in such a way that farmers will get better price of their produce”.

The Ministry would introduce Primary Processing Centre (PPC) in all Panchayats or blocks during the twelfth five year plan”, he said.

Professor SR Singh, Director, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, in his special address said present level of agro-processing was near 4 per cent of total produce only. “It is the need of time when GoI, NGOs and researches should come forward to support farmers so that contribution of agri-sector to be enhanced in GDP”.

Dr. Alok Jha, Programme Coordinator, CFST, IAS, BHU highlighted entrepreneurial opportunities in food processing and gave detailed information on various government support schemes related to food processing sector relevant to farmers.

During technical sessions of the programme, speakers covered different value addition options to agro-produce of eastern region of Uttar Pradesh as an income enhancing opportunity. Prof. DS Singh of Farm Engineering suggested low cost options of cereal and pulse processing. Dr. Tanveer Alam gave valuable deliberation on dairy farming and novel dairy products.

An interactive session was addressed by Dr. HB Singh, Dr. Rajesh Singh, Dr. R. K. Singh, Dr. Asuhotosh Upadhyay, Dr. DS Bunkar and other faculty members of BHU along with IIPCT Scientist Dr. Surabhi.

About 400 farmers of Varanasi and nearby districts attended the programme.

Source: PPP Cell-BHU