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Maharashtra unveils guidelines for upcoming festivals; Garba & Dandiya events not allowed
Sep 29, 2020
The Maharashtra government announced detailed guidelines for the celebration of the Navratri, Durga Puja and Dasara festivals amid the novel coronavirus crisis.
On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government announced detailed guidelines for the celebration of the Navratri, Durga Puja and Dasara amid the novel coronavirus crisis. As per the state's directive, these festivals will be celebrated in a simple manner. In a big change, no Garba or Dandiya event can be organised. It is mandatory for the administration and police to implement the rules for curbing the spread of COVID-19. Additional guidelines might be issued in the lead-up to the commencement of the aforesaid festivals.
Here are the guidelines:
Navratri mandals have to obtain requisite permission from the local authorities
The decoration of the Goddess' idol should be done in a simple manner
The height of the idol for mandals and individuals will be restricted to 4 and 2 feet respectively
As far as possible, the idol should be environment-friendly and should be immersed at home. If this is not possible, the idol can be immersed in dedicated places
Only voluntary donation should be accepted. There should be an attempt to propagate health-related awareness such as the 'My Family, My Responsibility' scheme
Garba, Dandiya and other cultural functions to not be organised. Instead, priority should be given to organising health camps
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