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Ganesh Chaturthi: Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal deserted amid Covid-19 restrictions

Updated On: 12 September, 2021 12:16 PM IST |

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal were subdued amid restrictions to curb the Covid-19 spread in Maharashtra. Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been imposed in the area, prohibiting the gathering of people. All Pics/Bipin Kokate  

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A glimpse of Lalbaugcha Raja idol of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai. Pic/Bipin Kokate
A glimpse of Lalbaugcha Raja idol of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai. Pic/Bipin Kokate
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The local restrictions also barred devotees from entering the pandal to offer their prayers, forcing them to pray virtually. 

The local restrictions also barred devotees from entering the pandal to offer their prayers, forcing them to pray virtually. 

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This is the second time in a row that the pandal is seeing sombre observance of Ganesh Chaturthi due to the Covid-19 pandemic

This is the second time in a row that the pandal is seeing sombre observance of Ganesh Chaturthi due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been imposed from September 10 to 19 as a precautionary measure, banning the gathering of people, to curb the transmission of the virus. The police stuck notices outside the pandal that read, 'No devotees allowed to go for prayers'

Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been imposed from September 10 to 19 as a precautionary measure, banning the gathering of people, to curb the transmission of the virus. The police stuck notices outside the pandal that read, 'No devotees allowed to go for prayers'

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The lane outside the pandal wore a deserted look as devotees were not permitted at the venue

The lane outside the pandal wore a deserted look as devotees were not permitted at the venue

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Before Covid-19, the Mumbai's famous pandal used to attract thousands of devotees from all walks of life, including prominent celebrities of Bollywood

Before Covid-19, the Mumbai's famous pandal used to attract thousands of devotees from all walks of life, including prominent celebrities of Bollywood

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The pandal authorities and some priests were present inside the venue. They offered prayers to lord Ganesh while following Covid-19 protocols  

The pandal authorities and some priests were present inside the venue. They offered prayers to lord Ganesh while following Covid-19 protocols

 

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