Biraja Rath Yatra From October 17; Section 144 To Be Clamped During Festival

Jajpur: After the Orissa High Court gave a green signal to the Rath Yatra of Goddess Biraja in Jajpur district, administration today held a preparatory meeting headed by the Collector Chakravarti Singh Rathore. The festival will be held from October 17 till October 24.

As per the discussions held at the meeting, the festival will be held in strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines as per the directives of the Orissa High Court.

To ensure proper implementation of social distancing guidelines, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC would be clamped around the temple and the chariots to prevent large congregations, informed sources.
Besides servitors of the temple will undergo COVID-19 test before the commencement of the festival.

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