Odisha govt prohibits congregation during Durga and Kali Pujas

Prameyanews English

Published By : Prameya News Bureau | August 09, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, Aug 9: In view of the Covid-19, the Odisha government on Monday prohibited congregation of people for the celebration of Ganesh Puja, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and associated cultural festivals throughout the state.   However, religious rituals will continue as usual with limited number of persons with strict adherence of Covid norms. “The citizens are allowed to observe the said Pujas/festivals in their premises without causing any congregation at any place and maintaining all safety protocols, such as social distancing, wearing masks, proper sanitation etc,” said chief secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra in a order. The puja committees in rural and urban areas are allowed to conduct puja in mandaps and pandals with necessary permission from the district magistrate or any other officer authorized by him/her. In Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police is authorized to give the permission. “Puja pandals/mandaps shall be covered on three sides. The fourth side shall also be covered in a way not to allow any public view of the idols. There shall be no darshan by public/devotees,” read the order.

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