The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday issued guidelines to the District Magistrates (DMs) ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram. While no idol of Lord Ganesha will be set up in public places on Ganesh Chaturthi, no permission will be granted for procession during Muharram, the DDMA informed in its order. "The public shall be encouraged to celebrate the same at their homes and not at public places at this time of COVID-19 pandemic," the DDMA stated. "All necessary arrangements should be made for checking during the festivals at all public places, bus stands, railway stations, and religious places in NCT of Delhi," the order stated. All enforcement authorities should be properly briefed about strict implementation of the guidelines, one day before every festival," it added.

Source: dna August 16, 2020 14:03 UTC