
Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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Om Jai Modi Raja - Namo Jai Modi Rajah! This is a hymn to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as sung by the temple priest at this Hindu temple in Gujarat. Now where in the world do people pray to a Prime Minister? Only in India! Now Prime Minister Narendra Modi also has a temple dedicated to him. The temple, at a village in Gujarat's Rajkot, is drawing visitors from neighbouring villages. It took around two years to build the temple and initially had a photograph of Prime Minister Modi. It rose to prominence after his win in the general elections last year. Ramesh Undhad, who donated funds for temple building, said it took nearly four years to get the Prime Minister's idol made. "This idol cost us Rs. 1.65 lakh. We tried getting it made from various artists for over three to four years b
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.

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An Indian classical dancer performs on stage during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi.

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