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

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. 

Everyone observing festivities to abide by all guidelines issued in view of #COVID19. 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 Home Department's guidelines for Navratri festivities

— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2020