The pandals of Durga Puja in West Bengal will be treated as no-entry zones for visitors again this year. Last year too, the pandals allowed entry to only a certain number of organizers based on the pandal’s size to take part in the rituals.
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The government of West Bengal has informed recently that the Calcutta High Court has imposed the restrictions the same as last year. It means this year too no large crowds or gatherings will be allowed in West Bengal during the festival of Durga Puja in the view of coronavirus pandemic. There are almost 36,000 community Durga Pujas held in the state, with 2,500 in Kolkata itself. Last year, the state government had announced a grant of Rs. 50,000 to each of the pandals.
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The state government has extended the COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines till the end of October 2021 with some relaxations in the night curfew due to the upcoming festive period.
On the other hand, the Delhi government has announced to relax the limitations on gatherings till 15 November this year. It means the Ramleela and Durga Puja celebrations are now allowed in the state with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. The DDMA has also announced a list of guidelines that need to be followed by the common public and officials who will be involved in the celebrations of Navratri and Diwali festivals in Delhi.
If you are someone who is planning to visit a Durga Puja pandal in your locality, then ensure that you don’t attend the pandal when it is very crowded. You can try following social distancing as a responsible citizen, offer your prayers, and seek the blessings of Durga Maa. Make sure to wear a mask properly and do not remove the mask until you reach back home from the pandal. Some steps are to be taken by ourselves in order to protect us and our loved ones from the risk of the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
