The pandemic has cast a shadow over upcoming festivals. With the Ganeshotsav less than three months away, Pen in Raigad district, which is famous for Ganesh idols, has restricted the entry of people from Red Zones. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their villages, the Ganpati idol makers have decided to themselves deliver the idols to sellers in Mumbai if the lockdown is further relaxed.

The Ganeshotsav is one of the most important festivals in Maharashtra and devotees from across the country and world come to cities such as Mumbai and Pune for it. Due to the pandemic, there is no clarity on how it will be celebrated because of social distancing norms and the restrictions on gatherings in public places.