Festivals

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The fear of third wave has dampened Durga Puja celebrations in the city this year. Durga idol makers in Chittaranjan Park are preparing smaller idols due to less number of orders this festive season.

The Maharashtra government has prohibited garba, dandiya and other cultural celebrations for Navratri, to be celebrated between October 7 and October 15

It's the time of the year when the sweet fragrance of the 'shiuli' flowers, that blossom around this time, blends with the autumn breeze to herald Durga Puja, the annual occasion when goddess Durga is commemorated for conquering the demon king Mahishasura in a fight, exemplifying the victory of good over evil.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has asked organisers to cap gatherings at venues to the total of seats.

The guidelines issued by Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh say that small vehicles should be used for the immersion of idols and the minimum number of people should be involved in the programme.

While the administration has imposed strict restrictions on immersion of idols in all cities, volunteers and a lot of devotees were seen on the roads as part of the final processions.

While urging children and senior citizens not to be a part of Ganesh Idol immersion processions, BMC has appealed to public Ganesh mandals to give priority to the nearest artificial immersion sites, set up at 173 places apart from the 73 natural immersion spots across Mumbai

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The dishes prepared during this 10-day long extravaganza vary from one region to another. Here are some of the bhog recipes to offer the benevolent God.