THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Kerala government On Friday announced that 1500 people will now be allowed to gather for religious festivals and events including Aluva Sivarathri, Maramon Convention and Attukal Pongala.
The order directed people to attend the festivals and religious events strictly adhering to Covid-19 protocol including wearing masks and keeping adequate distance.
Only those over 18 years of age who have a RT-PCR negative certificate taken within 72 hours or a document to prove that they were infected with virus in the last three months will be allowed entry in the places where festivals are held.
People below 18 years can attend the festivals with their family members. The government also decided not to allow devotees to offer 'pongala' (offering to the deity) in public places or on roads during the famous Attukal Pongala.