Meghalaya prohibits eating prasad on Durga Puja in pandals

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya government has issued a fresh set of guidelines ahead of Durga Puja celebration in the state and prohibited partaking of prasad in pandals during Durga Puja.

There will be no sitting down and partaking of prasad, said the recently issued standard operating procedure (SOP).

"Only packed dry prasad could be distributed among devotees and visitors. There will be no lunch or serving of cooked food," the SOP stated further.

The organisers were also directed to make idols below five feet of height and should be in one frame. Devotees were prohibited from touching the idols as well.

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People above 65 of age, with co-morbidities, children and pregnant women were advised to stay at home during the festival celebration.

"However those who are fully vaccinated may attend the puja celebrations," said the SOP.

All puja activities were directed to conclude by 10 pm subject to relaxation of curfew timings.

Live sports, games and cultural events are also prohibited during the period. No immersion rallies will be allowed as well. Only 20 people can take part in idol immersion.

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