BENGALURU: While the State Government has permitted community Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations for five days, the BBMP and Bengaluru City Police chief have cut the celebrations to three days, keeping in mind Covid-19 and Nipah cases.
BBMP Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta and Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Kamal Pant on Tuesday said that this year, the Gowri-Ganesha festival should be a low-key affair and public installation of idols will be permitted only for three days.
Gupta said, “Last year too, permission was given for three days. ‘One ward, one pandal’ is permitted, and the location will be decided by police, health officials and ward level officers. Idols kept at home should be immersed either in mobile immersion tanks or at home.” Pant said police will ensure that all Covid-19 norms are followed and stern action will be taken against violators.
GUIDELINES
Last date to seek permission for pandals: Sept 8
Community idols not more than 4 ft tall, home idols of 2 ft permitted
Organisers should have Covid-19 negative, vaccination certificates
One pandal, one ward
Only 20 people permitted in pandal at a time
Joint commissioner, health officials and police to inspect pandal location
No procession, music, permitted at pandals