Guidelines to celebrate Chovoth, Janmastani issued

चवथीच्यो गायड लायन्स: समाजीक अंतर भोव म्हत्वाचें

10 Aug 2020 04:50 PM

Disaster Management Authority of Goa has issued guidelines for Krishna Janmasthami and Ganesh Chathurti. The main emphasis is on physical distancing to avoid spread of coronavirus. However, the authorities have allowed Sarvojinik or community Ganesh celebrations.



Janmasthami and Ganesh Chathurti are coming soon. There are fears that this could fuel hike in Covid-19 cases in the state of Goa because of the social mingling of people. Ganesh is the main festivals for Goans while Janmastani is also quite popular. The police are supposed to enforce and ensure these regulations including physical distancing. The following are the regulations to be followed during the festivals:




o No entertainment progs

o Only 4 feet  Ganesh idols

o Only 6 persons at any given time

o No prasad

o Staggered immersions

o No Dahi handi

o No  gatherings

o Observe physical distancing

o Quarantined people to remain isolated

o Follow protocol while entering state

o No moving effigies


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