Kolkata: The list of inaugurating Durga pandals is endless for the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. After inaugurating multiple pandals the only thing she insisted on was the adherence to COVID-19 protocols. However, to everyone’s surprise, pandemic protocols seemed to have gone for a toss.
Bengaluru puts restrictions on Durga Puja celebrations - Read fresh guidelines here - BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has dubbed the restrictions imposed by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike on Durga Puja celebrations as discriminatory & illogical
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday modified earlier its orders restricting entry of visitors in Durga Puja pandals in view of improvement in the Covid-19 situation and permitted all activities and rituals like 'Anjali', 'Arati', 'Sindur Khela' inside the marquees. The court made it clear that the relaxation will be subject to the maximum number of persons, which is allowed
The Bengaluru civic body BBMP issued fresh guidelines for Durga Puja celebrations and separate guidelines for prayers, Debi Boron (Visarjan) and for the installation of idols. Check them here