Soldiers in remote areas will have a reminder of home during celebrations. Replicas of a famous idol have been provided to bring festive cheer. These replicas are two feet tall and symbolic. They were given to soldiers of various units by a trust and a mandal.

The idols are replicas of a well-known idol from a city in Maharashtra. This will allow soldiers to celebrate even when they cannot attend larger celebrations.

Further details about the effort to bring the festival to soldiers are available from the source.