Assam: Only ‘Ghat Puja’ will be performed in Dibrugarh this year during Durga Puja

Assam: Only ‘Ghat Puja’ will be performed in Dibrugarh this year during Durga Puja

In view of the prevailing situation due to COVID -19 pandemic, Durga Puja committees of Dibrugarh has decided to skip offering obeisance to Durga idols this year.

The committees have decided to perform only ‘Ghat Puja’ following the Vedic rituals

Dibrugarh DC Pallav Gopal Jha, chairing the meeting, said that temples with permanent idols Durga would be allowed to carry on rituals, but COVID-19 protocols will have to be followed strictly.

Some of the other decisions taken are that the gates of the temples must be closed for the devotees after 6 pm, however, the rituals can be performed by priests inside the temples.