Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin; online darshan amid Covid-induced curbs

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin across the country even as the local authorities put covid curbs in place to avoid the spread of infection.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

The president asked everyone to celebrate while keeping Covid restrictions in mind. "I wish that Vighnaharta Ganesha makes our efforts against Covid-19 successful and blesses everyone with happiness and peace," he tweeted.

"Wishing you all a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. May this auspicious occasion bring happiness, peace, fortune & good health to everyone's life. Ganpati Bappa Morya!" Modi tweeted on Friday morning.

Mumbai Police imposed Section 144 from Thursday onwards to curb the public celebrations in order to keep a check on the rising Covid-19 infections. No processions of Ganpati will be allowed and more than five persons can't gather at a place, said the Mumbai police chief's office. Section 144 will be imposed in the city with effect from September 10 till September 19.

Devotees have been advised to celebrate the festival at home and to take the darshan of Lord Ganesha online.

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