Tamil Nadu BJP's demand for opening of temples during the weekend, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday said it is ready to reopen temples on weekends as sought by the state unit of the BJP, provided the party receives a nod from the central government. Circular is received, allowing large gatherings at one place during the period of this pandemic. "It appears that the BJP's statewide protest on Thursday has been lost as it had agitated against the state government. It should have agitated against the central government. Because it was issued by the banned central government.

BJP state president K Annamalai had said that if the state government does not open the temple during the weekend, the party will intensify its protest against the state government. Annamalai also alleged that the DMK is "trying to push their ideology into people's private space and our holy temples in the name of COVID-19".

An advisory of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated June 29, 2021, which was later extended, stated, "In view of the upcoming festivals, such as Muharram, August 19), Onam (August 21), Janmashtami (August 30), Ganesh Chaturthi (10 September) and Durga Puja (5-15 October 2021) etc., where large public gatherings are expected, it is advised that states may actively consider imposing local restrictions on public observation of these festivals and Can stop mass gatherings".

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