PANAJI
Inorder to prevent the spread of Covid-19 disease, the Corporation of the City of Panaji has issued the guidelines (Standard operationg procedure) to be followed on the eve of ensuing Diwali festival. The Narkasur competition have been banned this year.
As per the SOP, there is restrictions on the height of the Narkasur effigy. The height of the Narkasur effigy now has been restricted to 8 feet only. Fire works will not be allowed at the site of Narkasur installation. Besides, loud music instruments such as DJ, amplifier has been banned in the CCP jurisdiction on November 13 and 14.
To avoid gathering of people, programmes, competitions have been totally banned. The main attraction of Diwali celebration - Narkasur effigy procession has been totally banned on November 13.
Installing and burning of Narkasur effigy has also been banned.
People have been advised not to gather in large number at installation sites of Narkasur effigy and restrain from home visits to friends and neighbours.
The SOP suggests the use of social media or telephones for Diwali celebrations.
