Gop: Today is the seventh day of the holy month of ‘Magha’. ‘Magha Mela’ is being held amid the corona restrictions. Keeping in mind the crowds, the Puri administration has imposed Sec.144 in and around the area.
However, with the introduction of the Magh Bud with 500 devotees, Section 17 has been issued by the administration. Section 144 will remain in force until 1 p.m.
As per the order of the district administration, the prohibitory order will come into effect from 11 AM of February 18 and remain in force till 1 PM of February 19. Locals have been warned against taking the holy dip in Chandrabhaga.