The nation has entered into the mood of celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. The 10-days of the Ganesh festival will start from today.
Everyone is preparing for the festival. However, since last year the festival spirit has been dampening because of the Coronavirus. And this year too, the situation remains the same.
The Mumbai Police has issued an order for the people today as cases may arise and avoid the situation. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also issued guidelines in this regard.
ANI tweeted, “Mumbai Police issues an order, prohibiting darshan of Ganapati idols in pandals on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi; says organizers should arrange digital darshan.”
The police have also formed a ‘Special 13’ squad and they will make sure to ensure that people follow COVID protocols during the festive season. Police will take action against people who don’t wear masks and don’t follow guidelines.
The Mumbai Police said if any devotee is physically going to the Mandal, a token system and schedule should be in place to avoid crowding.
The BMC has also banned physical darshan for devotees at the public Ganpati pandals. Appealed to citizens to celebrate the festival with simplicity.
“Considering the potential danger of a third COVID-19 wave, devotees are strictly forbidden from taking darshan. It has been decided that Ganeshotsav Mandals should provide darshan facility to devotees through cable network, website, Facebook or (other) social media,” it tweeted.
The Mumbai police said Mandals should take all safety precautions allowing not more than 10 people for immersion.
Ganesh Chaturthi(Vinayaka Chaturthi), is a 10-day festival marking the birth of Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day of the Chaturthi of the month of Bhadra, the sixth month of the Hindu calendar.
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