Goa government has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Ganeshotsav celebrations, which includes not organising any welcome processions and maintaining social distancing.Many people in the state are now making use of technology to maintain social distancing during this year's festival."Due to the pandemic, many people have started using virtual meeting apps on their mobiles for Ganesh pooja and other rituals," Kalash Chimulkar, a resident of Quepem in South Goa, said."Using the apps, the priest performs rituals at one place, which is seen and followed by members of other families," he added.The festival provides an opportunity for people working in urban areas of the state to return to their villages."As per the custom,.