The highest noise level recorded during the 2020 Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations thus far is 100.7 decibels (dB), which is as loud as a motorcycle. As compared to this, the highest noise level recorded last year was 121.3 dB.
Speaking after performing Ganesh puja at his official residence 'Varsha', the chief minister said Lord Ganesh, who is the remover of obstacles and bestower of happiness, was watching how his devotees were welcoming him by keeping in mind their social responsibility during the pandemic.
This year the festival is celebrated in a much more restricted way owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s take a look at how people are celebrating this year’s festival while following the precautionary measures.
In view of the virus outbreak, the festival is being celebrated in a subdued manner this year to curb the spread of infection, the official said.
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi here's the story behind the birth of Elephant God.