India, Oct. 13 -- Banners prohibiting non-Hindus from entering Garba venues have been put up at several locations in Jaipur by a Hindu organisation, which says it has deployed 27 teams to monitor the celebrations during Navratri.

The banners, installed by the Sanatan Suraksha Dal at various Garba venues across the city, carry the message, "Entry of non-Hindus prohibited in Garba pandals".

The organisation's founder, Ravi Gautam, said it had launched a campaign ahead of Navratri and appealed to Garba organisers through social media to preserve religious traditions and cultural practices during the festivities.

He said 27 teams had been assigned to different areas of Jaipur. Their responsibilities include staying in touch with Garba orga...