Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: Glittering pandals and huge effigies of Ravan are ready for Ravan Podi on Dussehra at 10 places in Bhubaneswar and on city outskirts.
The Commissionerate Police has allowed 10 places – Jharpada, Baramunda, Naharakanta, Gopalpur, Koradakanta, Bankual, KIIT road, Chandaka, Simulia Patna Dola Jatra field and Kapil Prasad Football Ground to hold Ravan Podi celebrations on Sunday night.
The Commissionerate Police has set a few guidelines for the organizers:
1. A minimum distance of 100 meter shall be maintained between the spectators and the area where the display is out.
2. Only authorized fireworks shall be used. No fireworks shall contain chlorate or a prohibitive explosive mixture.
3. No display of fireworks shall be carried out when the wind velocity exceeds 50 kilometres per hour.
4. Once the fireworks have been taken to the site, the site must not be left unattended or unprotected.
5. No fireworks shall be ignited within 250 metres of a hospital, nursing home, schools unless consent from local authorities.
6. Adequate firefighting equipment, facilities and first-aid facilities shall be provided in consultation with the fire service authorities.
7. No electrical wire shall be allowed within 20 meters of the area where the fireworks are laid down.
8. No matches, lights or any article of flammable or hazardous nature liable to cause fire or explosion shall be brought or kept in the licensed premises except
9. Before starting the display, it shall be ensured that the fireworks explode and the debris falls into the safe area
10. The licensee shall keep records and accounts of all fireworks received, used and stock on hand
Bhubaneswar is celebrating Durga Puja with festive spirits. The festival, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil will end on Sunday with celebration of Ravan Podi.
The puja committees have constructed huge pandals with unique themes and decorated them with colorful lights for the festival.
