Ban on Cremation of Deceased outside Puri Dist at Swargadwar Extended till September 30

Puri: Restriction on observance of the last funeral rites of the deceased belonging to other districts/states at Swargadwar Puri as well as immersion of ashes at Mahodadhi has been extended till September 30 in view of COVID-19 pandemic. 

This has been informed by Puri Collector Balwant Singh through an official order.

However, the persons within Puri district coming to perform the last funeral rites of the deceased belonging to their family at Swargadwar and immersion of ashes at Mahodadhi are allowed to perform the rituals with strict observance of the COVID-19 Regulations, 2020, the order said.