Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- Bhubaneswar: The sixth day of Navratri also known as Maha Sasthi is being celebrated at various puja pandals across the State with all COVID19 restrictions in place on Thursday.

Abiding by all COVID19 protocols, the millennium city of Cuttack will perform the 'pratishta' of the idols of Goddess Durga sans the participation of the devotees.

The 'Bela Barani' ritual will take place in the evening. Following this event 'Chakshu Daan' ceremonials will take place.

The display of gold and silver embellishments at the pandals has been done away with due to security reasons. Besides, puja committee members are of the view that such tableaus or golden crowns won't look good in the small idols, which have been created thi...