Public entry to palace banned for Jamboo Savari
The Hindu
People, especially tourists, advised to watch the event to be livestreamed on various platforms, and television
The entry of public into the palace on Friday for Jamboo Savari has been prohibited. The police will be imposing curbs on the roads around the palace from 10 a.m.
“I advise the public and tourists to watch the Dasara finale sitting from their homes as the event is being livestreamed on various social media platforms and other mediums,” said Commissioner of Police Chandragupta.
Speaking to reporters after the full dress rehearsal of the Jamboo Savari that is confined to the palace in view of the pandemic situation, he said the Jamboo Savari will be flagged off around 5 p.m. “This year, we have permitted eight cultural troupes and 6 tableaux to be part of the procession. There were less participants last year.”
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