The Tamil Nadu government has prohibited residents from celebrating the upcoming Vinayak Chathurthi in public areas. The state has issued a circular banning the installation, procession and immersion of Lord Ganesh idols in public, to avoid large crowds from gathering amidst the pandemic. Considering the lockdown currently in place, the government also requested residents to celebrate the festival in their homes.

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Vinayakar Chathurthi falls on August 22 this year, even as the lockdown in the state continues till August 31. Every year, as part of the Vinayakar Chathurthi celebrations, the public or people from certain political parties install Vinayakar statues in various parts of the city. The statues which are of various sizes are made with different materials and are kept for display for five or more days. On the last day of the celebrations, the idols get immersed in the sea.

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However, this year since people are prohibited from gathering at public places for festivities in the wake of the pandemic, the Tamil Nadu government has restricted the public from following the usual practice. The government, however, said all the devotees can celebrate the festivals in their respective homes. The release also said, people venturing to buy essential items for Vinayakar Chathurthi should compulsorily wear face masks and follow social distancing norms. 

The Tamil Nadu government also recently permitted small temples with revenue below Rs 10,000 to function in the state. So the public has also been asked to follow safety precautions and guidelines issued by the government while visiting the temples. 

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