Assam: Pillion Riding Only for Women and Children During Durga Puja

10:48 AM Oct 13, 2020 | G Plus News

GUWAHATI: Pillion riding will be barred for males during the Durga Puja celebrations in Assam. 


The Assam government has released the COVID-19 Guidelines for movement during the Durga Puja, 2020. This year Durga Puja will be celebrated in the middle of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. 


The guidelines for the movement of devotees during Puja days include:


1. All the Puja pandals must be closed for the devotees at 10:00 PM and the puja committee has to ensure this strictly. 


2. Pillion riding will not be allowed for males during puja days. Pillion riding is allowed during puja for women or child below 15 years.