(Representational)From allowing only one Ganesha pandal per ward to restricting celebrations to three days, this year’s Gowri-Ganesha festival celebrations in Bengaluru will be different in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While Gowri Habba falls on Friday this year, the Ganesha festival will be celebrated the next day, albeit with certain restrictions even though the Karnataka government decided to relax Covid-19 guidelines to allow celebrations. Here are the guidelines:– Only one Ganesha idol will be permitted to be kept in a public space in each ward. – The Ganesha idol in public open spaces should not exceed the height of 4 feet. – Those installing Ganesha idols at homes should ensure they are immersed within their own premises itself.

Source: Indian Express August 20, 2020 07:07 UTC