Bhubaneswar: Odisha government issues guidelines for Durga Puja, Kali Puja & Laxmi Puja celebrations in the state. Not more than 7 persons allowed to be present at a time, in pandals. No immersion processions will be allowed & use of public address systems will remain prohibited.
As per orders passed by the Hon’ble High Court, Special Relief Commissioner has issued guidelines for observance of Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja, Kali Puja and other similar Puja during September, October and November of 2020. The order issued by SRC is enclosed herewith and the important points are highlighted below.
• For conducting Puja in Puja Pandals/Mandaps, the organizers shall apply to and obtain necessary permission from the District Magistrate or any other officer authorised by him/her. For the area under Commissionerate of Police of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, such permission shall be given by the Commissioner of Police of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar or any other officer authorised by him/her.
• Pujas shall be conducted in indoor-like condition only for observance of rituals without participation, pomp and grandeur.
• The size of idol shall be less than 4 feet.
• There shall be no use of public address system.
• At any given point of time, there shall not be more than 7 persons including organisers (Kartas) and priests and support staff present in the Puja Pandal/Mandap.
• There shall be no immersion procession. The idols will be immersed in artificial pond(s) created by the local administration for the purpose.
• There shall be no musical or any other entertainment programme.
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