Bengaluru’s popular ISKCON temple once again announced on Friday that it will remain closed for two days on the occasion of Janmashtami due to the current situation of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Karnataka. The temple premises will be out of bounds for the public on August 29 and August 30.

The statement release by the ISKCON read as follows: “In the interest of public safety and prevailing government regulations, the temple management has decided to keep the ISKCON Bangalore campus closed for public on both days. We regret the inconvenience caused due to this decision."  "All the sevas will be offered to Lord Krishna as per the festival schedule," said in the release. "Devotees are requested to participate online by visiting ISKCON Bangalore's YouTube channel, website and other official social media accounts," it further stated.

'ISKCON Bangalore' temple attracts a large number of devotees for Sri Krishna Janmashtami. This year, the temple is celebrating Janmashtami on August 29 and August 30.

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