Krishna idol sales surge in Villupuram for Gokulashtami, new 'studying Krishna' figurine draws buyers

tamil.news18.com (Tamil)

Krishna idol sales are booming in Villupuram district ahead of Gokulashtami, with a new "studying Krishna" figurine introduced this year as a fresh attraction for buyers. Street shops near Gandhi statue on Thiru.Vi.Ka. Road are displaying a wide range of blue-colored Krishna idols, from crawling and butter-eating to sleeping and Radha-Krishna forms, priced between Rs. 70 and Rs. 3,000 based on size and design. Shop owner Anandan said the business has operated for years, and with the festival two days away, customers are eagerly purchasing their preferred idols, including new variants like Calcutta Krishna and Raja-style Krishna.


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