“During Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, no idol of Lord Ganesha shall be set up in the tent/pandal/public places, nor any kind of permission shall be granted for any procession. Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 22 while Muharamm is likely to be observed on August 30. “Similarly, no permission shall be granted for procession/Tajiya during Muharram festival and the public shall be encouraged and advised to celebrate the same at their homes and not at public places at this time of Covid-19 pandemic,” the order says. Also Read: No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution bodyEarlier today, the Delhi pollution control committee had announced a fine of Rs 50,000 for violations of restrictions on Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations including holding large congregations, community celebrations and/or idol immersion at public places in the national capital this year. Also Read: No Ganesh immersion processions this year in Pune: Ajit PawarThe Delhi Police and civic bodies have been directed to check the entry of vehicles carrying idols into the city.

Source: Hindustan Times August 16, 2020 10:16 UTC