Paya Shraddha, Pinda Dana banned at Bindusagar, Lingaraj Temple on Diwali in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Commission (BMC) has banned ‘Paya Shraddha’ and ‘Pinda Dana’ ritual on the day of Diwali this year at Bindu Sagar and Singha dwara of Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar of Odisha. The restrictions has been put in force with apprehension of spread of Coronavirus if large congregation would be allowed.

A letter from the BMC Commissioner said, “In view of restriction imposed by Government on large religious congregation as per the order of the Chief Secretary, Odisha and apprehension of spread of the Covid 19 Virus due to congregation of large number of citizens on the eve of Deepavali Festival at the Bindusagar Lake and Singha Dwara of Lord Lingaraj Temple to offer Paya Shraddha and Pinda dana.”

It is to be noted that Odias offer paya shraddha and Pinda dana on Deepawali day. Many residents in Bhubaneswar use to get these rituals executed at Bindu Sagar.

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