The ten-day Ganesh festival which is celebrated with utmost vigour in Mumbai is here! This year, it is going to be a low-key affair owing to the restrictions imposed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Pics/Atul Kamble, Satej Shinde and Sameer Markande
Updated On: 2021-09-10 10:01 AM IST
Mumbaicha Raja in Ganesh Galli is one of the most popular idols and pooja mandal in the city. This year, as per guidelines, the height of the idol is restricted to 4-ft in public madals. Pic/Atul Kamble
As per BMC guidelines no mandal should allow physical darshan. Only 10 fully-vaccinated members will be allowed in sarvajanik mandals to become a part of the arrival and visarjan of Lord Ganesha. Pic/Satej Shinde
Police have prohibited any Ganpati processions, which used to be central to the festival. Not more than five people will be allowed to gather at a place. Pic/Satej Shinde
People can have 'darshan' of Ganesh idols installed in pandals through the online mode or through other electronic media (such as TV). Pic/Satej Shinde
Any person violating the orders would face action under IPC section 188 (disobeying order lawfully promulgated by public servant) and other relevant laws. Pic/Satej Shinde
Citing the Covid-19 situation, police on Thursday imposed orders under CrPC Section 144 in Mumbai prohibiting assembly of five or more persons during the Ganesh festival between September 10 and 19. Pic/Satej Shinde
Mumbai on Wednesday recorded 530 new coronavirus cases, highest since mid-July. Pic/Satej Shinde
Preparations for the Ganesh festival at Powai Lake, Mumbai. Pic/Sameer Markande
