Across India, major festivals like Navaratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali are celebrated in October and November, wherein people come together, meet and greet each other. But this year’s festive time is different. Government officials and experts are concerned about the festivals during this COVID-19 pandemic. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi rightly stated, “Jaan hai toh jahan hai” and so did the Union Health Minister Dr.
Harsh Vardhan by adding that one can enjoy all these festivals only if they are healthy and that it will be in the hands of the state government to decide if they allow puja pandals during the upcoming festive season. Maharashtra and Gujarat have not permitted community gatherings to celebrate garba and dandiya mahotsav in their respective states. Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that people would get tired of taking constant precautions, ultimately giving it up and…
