Cuttack: The administration here on Monday decided to allow Ganesh Puja across the district in a restricted manner.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be held at Puja Mandaps across the district, and steps will be taken to avoid congregation of public at the venues, said Collector Bhabani Shankar Chayani.
Strict action will be taken as per law in case of violation of COVID-19 guidelines, he cautioned.
Last year also, the festival was observed in the district in a low-key manner without public participation. Only priests and other concerned were allowed inside the Mandaps to perform the rituals.
On asked about the reopening of religious institutions, the Collector said, “discussion is on and we are planning to reopen the religious places within a day or two. All guidelines stipulated by the Government will be strictly followed.”
Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chavithi, is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated for 10 days every year. The festival is celebrated in the Bhadra month as per the Hindu calendar which generally falls in mid-August to September. It marks the birthday of the beloved elephant-headed Lord Ganesha.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chavithi, is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated for 10 days every year. The festival is celebrated in the Bhadra month as per the Hindu calendar which generally falls in mid-August to September. It marks the birthday of the beloved elephant-headed Lord Ganesha.
Ganesha is known as the God of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity, and that’s why most Hindus remember him and seek his blessings before starting any important work. Lord Ganesh is known by 108 different names like Gajanana, Vinayaka, Vighnaharta among others.
