Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Laxmi Puja 2020 Guidelines Issued by Odisha Govt, No Immersion Processions Allowed
Durga Puja, considered as one of the biggest festivals in eastern India, would be celebrated in October in Odisha and West Bengal. As per the lockdown order issued in Odisha, all places of worship would remain closed till September 30. Even if the restrictions continue, the relaxations announced for Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Laxmi Puja would remain in effect.
Bhubaneswar, September 10: The Odisha government on Thursday issued the guidelines for upcoming major festivals in the state. In view of the COVID-10 pandemic, the state would impose certain curbs in celebration of Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Laxmi Puja, Taking out public immersion processions would strictly be curtailed. NEET Exams 2020: Mamata Banerjee Lifts Lockdown in West Bengal on September 12 For Ease of Students to Reach Examination Centres.
As per the guidelines, only seven devotees can enter inside a pandal for prayers at a given time. The immersion processions would not be allowed, and the use of public address systems is also barred.
Full List of Guidelines Issued by Odisha Govt
Durga Puja, considered as one of the biggest festivals in eastern India, would be celebrated in October in Odisha and West Bengal. As per the lockdown order issued in Odisha, all places of worship would remain closed till September 30. Even if the restrictions continue, the relaxations announced for Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Laxmi Puja would remain in effect.
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