Bhopal Hindu Group Demands Durga Statue, Aarti in Garba Pandal Ahead of Navratri

The Hindu Festival Committee in Bhopal has formally demanded that garba organizers install a Durga idol in each pandal and conduct morning and evening aarti. It also wants garba performances to be set to devotional songs, and requires the offering of Panchagavya before entry. The committee has urged the worship of a Varaha statue as part of the pre‑entry rituals. By issuing the demand, the group has warned that non‑compliance could lead to restrictions on the celebrations.