Processions, rallies and gatherings have been barred on the occasion of Janmashtami, being observed today, considering the Covid-19 transmission in the country.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs imposed the ban in an emergency notification on Sunday.
It said, “In the current context of the country, restrictions imposed on religious institutions of all religions will remain in effect as per the notification issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on August 6. In addition, gatherings, rallies, processions, etc. will be closed on the occasion of Happy Janmashtami.”
However, it has also been informed in the notification that all the necessary religious rituals will be observed following proper hygiene rules and social distance.
Janmashtami is an important religious festival of the followers of Hinduism. This day is celebrated every year as the birthday of Krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu.
Due to the corona situation, the government announced the closure of all kinds of processions, and gatherings on the occasion of the holy Ashura on August 20.
