Keeping in view the surge of COVID cases in Odisha authorities have decided to continue with the stricter covid protocols. The temple of Lord Jagannath in Puri will remain shut for the pilgrims. The covid cases surge demands the public places to keep shut, authorities announced that the 12th century would remain out of bounds for the public till June 15.

The famous temple is closed for the devotees since May 5. After the state went under the lockdown-like situation imposed by the Odisha government. The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration made the decision to keep the temple closed for people till June 15. The decision was announced at a review meeting chaired by SJTA Chief Administrator Dr Krishan Kumar and also was attended by Puri Collector Samarth Verma. It was also decided at the meeting to review the standard operating procedure from time to time, keeping in view the evolving situation. Though members of the temple will not be allowed to enter the temple. All the age-old rituals of the deities continue with the help of servitors and the temple administration officials, Kumar said.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the servitors during these times will be detrimental to the observance of daily rituals and annual programmes such as 'Chandan Yatra', 'Sanan Yatra' and 'RathaYatra’. Meanwhile, the Chandan Yatra began on Saturday, adhering to COVID-19 protocols. The state caseload on Sunday surged to 6,12,224 after 11,732 more people tested positive.

Also Read

Mumbai to face 10% cut in water supply from today

Telangana people busted out at Police for penalizing during relaxed hours

Indian Covid-19 variant can spread like wildfire among non-vaccinated people