Ganesh Chaturthi is one of Maharashtra’s most celebrated and favorite festivals just around the corner. This year the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 31.To evaluate the preparations for the Ganpati celebration, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called a meeting on Thursday. The government has removed many restrictions but expects the people to follow some necessary guidelines which are as follows:
Ganesh Chaturthi In Maharashtra
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the public after the meeting that all the guidelines which have been decided are an outcome of the fact that the public could not celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festival properly for two years. Hence this year there will be less restrictions but certain guidelines that have to be followed. CCTV cameras have to be installed into the pandals in order to avoid any suspicious activity or theft. Pandals are not permitted to be set next to high-tension electrical poles, per the regulations. The leaders of other social organisations and the community associations are required to hold meetings in their communities prior to the festival in order to ensure communal peace and harmony during Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Ganesh Pandals Have To Act Responsibly
Since these days cities are prone to malaria, dengue and other such diseases, the pandals have to behave responsibly and make sure that the Ganesh Chaturthi pandal premises are clean. The pandals should not pose any issue to the people who will be on their daily travel route by road. The quick safety options like fire extinguishers should be available in every pandal. When pandals for Ganesh Chaturthi are constructed, many a times they have to dig pits for the same on the roads, hence it is the duty of the pandal itself to fill it after the festival. Failing which a fine of ₹2000 will be imposed .Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that there will be no restrictions on the height of the idol this year.
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