Paralakhemundi: The Gajapati Collector has prohibited the celebration of Ganesh Puja at public places this year in the district in view of the rising COVID-19 cases.

Installation of Lord Ganesh idol at public places, setting up of puja pandals/tents and public gathering have been prohibited by the district administration.

A similar decision has been taken in Bhadrak and Jagatsinghpur districts also.

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