Ganesh Chaturthi: No immersion beyond 9 pm, pandals allowed in Karnataka

Bengaluru, Sep 05: The Karnataka government on Sunday allowed partial celebration of the upcoming Ganesha festival in the state, with Covid-19 norms.

Under the new rules, pandals can be erected but no immersion of the idol will take place beyond 9 pm.

"No more than 20 people will be allowed for celebrations and immersion of Ganesha idol. No celebrations will be allowed after 9 pm. Night curfew to remain in effect during the festival," said Karnataka govt in its SOPs for 5-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

"No processions will be allowed. Only eco-friendly Ganesha idols will be allowed. Distribution of food & prasad will not be allowed during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. No function to take place in districts with more than 2% positivity rate," it added.