With COVID-19 cases receding, the craftsmen had anticipated a healthy demand for Ravana effigies but their hopes were dashed after the Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government ordered a ban on firecrackers
On October 7, Brahmotsavam was started with the ritual of Dhwajarohanam, where the Garuda Dhwaja of the Lord is hoisted, marking Garuda's travel to Devaloka to invite Gods of heaven to come and attend the festivities.