No public celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in Delhi

The DDMA said district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police will ensure that idols of Lord Ganesha are not set up in a tent or pandal.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has said Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at public places will not be allowed in the national capital in view of the pandemic. In an Order issued on Tuesday, the DDMA said district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police will ensure that idols of Lord Ganesha are not set up in a tent or pandal. Further, it should be ensured that crowds do not gather at any religious or social place. Permission will also not be granted for any procession, it said. The DDMA advised people to celebrate the festival at home. Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated this month and considering the prevailing restrictions on gatherings and congregations and the present situation of the pandemic, it has been decided that the celebrations of the festival may not be allowed in public places, the order stated.