Bhubaneswar: Some major temples have imposed a ban on worshipers in Sankranti Makar because of the surge in Covid-19 cases suddenly in the state.
The exhibition has also been forbidden this time.
Special assistance commissioners (SRC) have banned more than 100 meetings in the state.
“Sankranti Makar is the main festival in our region, especially among the many tribal communities.
On this occasion, people rejoice in cold and prepare various dishes.
However, with the third wave of Covid-19 spreads such as fire, most people have decided to celebrate the festival at The house in a calm manner, “said Mangat Murmu, a resident of Rafangpur in Mayurb District.
When people seize the banks of the river and ponds to take holy sauce in the water on the occasion and pray to Allah the Sun, the state government has imposed restrictions on visits and meetings of people in the body of the water.
The Ganjam District Administration has imposed restrictions on different sea coast in the district.
Bhadrak administration has banned the entry of worshipers to the temple.
Dewi Tarini Temple in Ghatgaon, Kalijai Temple in Chilika, Makara Mela in Baghamari in Khurda will be beyond limit However, a special ritual will be held at Jagannath Temple in Puri.