Releasing the Covid guidelines for March, the State Government on Monday stated that Holi cannot be celebrated in public places throughout the State.
People cannot celebrate Holi in any public places, including roads. However, they may celebrate the festival with family members at home.
District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners have been directed to impose any further restrictions as desirable considering local situations.
Last year also, Holi was prohibited at public places.
During celebration of Dola Pumima, people have to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as physical distancing, masking, hand washing and sanitisation.
Marriages, thread ceremonies and related gatherings would be held with prior approval from local authorities with a ceiling of 500 persons including hosts, guests, priests and catering and other support staffs with adherence to Covid safety protocols.
Funerals, last rites and related gatherings with approval from local authorities would be allowed with a ceiling of 250 persons.
The guidelines further stated that under no circumstances, the number of participants shall exceed the ceiling for the entire event.
Marriage processions shall be allowed with due prior written approval from competent authorities subject to the ceiling of 100 participants, including bridegroom, priest, friends, relatives, guests and members of band party, light and sound systems.