Chhath Puja 2020: UP Govt Issues Advisory, Urges Devotees to Perform Rituals at Their Homes

Meanwhile, arrangements will also be made by the local administration at the traditional spots near rivers/ponds for the puja.

In the wake of COVID-19, Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory for the upcoming festival of Chhath Puja, urging devotees to perform the rituals at their homes or near their homes, as much as possible.

Meanwhile, arrangements will also be made by the local administration at the traditional spots near rivers and ponds for the puja. Arrangements for changing facilities for women will be made near the ghats and there will also be a provision for an ambulance and a team of medical experts.

Uttar Pradesh govt issues advisory for the festival of #ChhathPuja in the wake of #COVID19

Devotees be urged to perform rituals at their homes or near their homes, as much as possible. Arrangements be made by local admn at the traditional spots near rivers/ponds for the puja. pic.twitter.com/ig5n4cTeVL

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 18, 2020

Chhath puja, dedicated to the Sun God is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm, especially in states like Bihar, UP, Jharkhand. However, due to the pandemic, many states have placed a ban on the congregation and religious rituals citing Covid spread.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government has decided to declare a public holiday on the occasion of ‘Chhath Puja’ on November 20. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in an order last week had directed officials to ensure that Chhath Puja was not held at river banks, temples and other public places. It had asked district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police to encourage people to celebrate the festival at their homes.