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Navratri 2020: Maharashtra govt cancels Garbha & dandiya events in the wake of COVID-19

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: September 29, 2020 18:43 IST

Maharashtra Home Department has issued guidelines for Navratri festivities in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.The guidelines state ...

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Maharashtra Home Department has issued guidelines for Navratri festivities in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

The guidelines state that,"Everyone observing festivities to abide by all guidelines issued in view of COVID-19. Idols at home cannot be higher than 2 feet & those at pandals have to be under 4 feet. Garbha & dandiya events will not be held."

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had recently also cautioned the people of the state to follow the three pronged strategy of wearing a mask, washing hands and maintaining physical distance more diligently in the ongoing unlock phase. He also appealed to the people to celebrate the upcoming Navratri and Dusshera festivals in a simple manner.

According to the Hindu calendar, this time Sharadiya Navratri will start from October 17 next month and will conclude on October 25. 

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