The festive spirit has gripped the locals of Kendrapada district as they are now readying for the biggest event of the year-the lakshmi Puja.
They are busy getting their homes painted in vivid colours, while preparations are at their final stage for the puja which will be observed for nine days, including a two-day immersion.
The idols are going to be worshipped in the puja pandals from October 15 to 21, while immersion will be held on October 22 and 23. This year, about 66 puja pandals have been installed across Kendrapada district headquarters town. As many as 46 tableaus will join the two-day immersion procession.
line departments have ensured that the no interruptions take place during the festive period. The district administration has instructed the puja organizers to desist from high decibel loud speakers, having more than 65 decibels sound. Strict excise regulation and traffic arrangements are going to be followed. Adequate police arrangements will be made to make the festive occasion a success, said district Collector Debendra Prasad Das.
Meanwhile, plying of all heavy goods vehicles and multi-axle vehicles and trailers from Kusunpur(Chandol) to Pattamundai on State Highway -9(A) and Kendrapada Town during 7 am morning to 1 am night have been banned from October 15 to 31.
During the puja period, night patrolling , mobile patrolling and motor cycle patrolling will be made while a quick response team will be pressed into service round the clock. Police have also formed a special squad in order to nab the eve teasers, mischief mongers and anti-socials, said Superintendent of Police Nitinjit Singh.