
Delay in Diwali budget for 460 temples in Rajasthan, only two litres of oil and 50 lamps available
Rajasthan government set a budget of about ₹1.25 lakh for Diwali but it has not been released yet, which could affect preparations at 460 temples
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Rajasthan government set a budget of about ₹1.25 lakh for Diwali but it has not been released yet, which could affect preparations at 460 temples

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