Gujarat government on Tuesday has issued the standard operating procedures  for the celebration of upcoming festivals of Janmashtami and Ganeshotsav in the state. The state government has decided to impose a night curfew in the major cities during Janmashtami and Ganeshotsav. In this connection, a core committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was held to form the necessary guidelines for the upcoming major festivals.

The SOPs for the Ganesh Utsav were also framed during the meeting. "For Ganesh Utsav celebrations from 9th September to 19th September, a 4-feet Ganesha statue can be installed in public, a 2-feet statue in houses and only 'aarti' and distribution of prasad allowed at pandals, no other religious or cultural programs allowed," said CMO.

In addition, Night curfew is to be implemented on the occasion of Janmashtami- from midnight (30th August) to 1 am in 8 major cities of the state. Not over 200 visitors will be permited at temple premises: Gujarat Chief Minister's Office"A maximum of 200 people are allowed to visit the temple premises at a time in adherence to the COVID guidelines and Lokmela and 'Matki fod' festival of Janmashtami will not be allowed in the state," said CMO.The CMO further informed that during the Ganeshotsav in 8 major cities of the state, people can visit the temple till 11 pm.

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