Chhath Puja celebrations on the banks of water bodies in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic.“Chhath Puja in water bodies including public ponds, lakes, rivers, dams, reservoirs shall not be permitted in view of Covid-19 pandemic," said a notice issued by the government.As part of this puja, devotees congregate on the banks of water bodies, take a holy dip and perform all the rituals standing inside the water. “Due to the fixed timing of performing the aforementioned rituals, it is not possible to ensure social distancing," the notice read.“The ritual of holy bathing in common waters is a matter of serious concern and it would increase the chances of spreading of Covid-19 and contaminate the water" the notice read.Chhath puja in water.