#GANESH FESTIVAL PUNE 2015 INSTALL#

The age-old tradition of pilgrimage from Pune to Pandharpur has also been called off, the secound consecutive year keeping the Covid situation in mind.

#GANESH FESTIVAL PUNE 2015 INSTALL#

Last year during the ragging pandemic, the Ganesh mandals were asked to install idols ata temple premises and not at pandals by the civic body. Moreover, the mandals were instructed to sanitise the pandal area regularly, introduce a thermal scanning facility at the entrance for devotees and monitor everyone is wearing masks, and maintaining a physical distance. Also, there should be an arrangement for a live telecast of the festival on social media handles and local cable networks to resist over-crowding. No advertising billboards will be put out and instead, health camps and public awareness programs should be organised by the committees. The order further said that the Ganesh mandals cannot pressurise people for donation. If it is made of sand, the immersion can be done at home or else at an artificial water tank provided by the PMC.

Kumar further advised devotees to install Ganesh idols made of eco-friendly materials like metal or stone. The maximum height of the idol should be four feet while that of home idols can be two feet, Kumar said. Also, children and senior citizens are advised to avoid such gatherings like immersion. Procession during installation and immersion of idols is prohibited. The mandals need to take permission from the civic body and follow instructions regarding celebrations while maintaining existing restrictions.

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