Srimandir Reopens for Devotees on Saturdays from Today
Puri: The world famous Shree Jagannath temple in Puri has also been opened for devotees every Saturday from today. The temple was open for five days in the first week. The Jagannath temple was reopened for devotees on August 23 after a gap of nearly four months. As per the SOP issued by the SJTA, [...]
Puri: The world famous Shree Jagannath temple in Puri has also been opened for devotees every Saturday from today.
The temple was open for five days in the first week. The Jagannath temple was reopened for devotees on August 23 after a gap of nearly four months.
As per the SOP issued by the SJTA, the devotees will have to produce the final certificate for COVID-19 vaccination (of having taken two doses) or COVID-19 negative certificate (RT-PCR) of testing done within 96 hours prior to their visit to the temple.
All devotees will also be required to bring their photo ID card, namely, Aadhaar/Voter ID, etc and enter through Singhadwar. After the darshan, the exit will be through Uttaradwar.
The Odisha Government is gradually easing restrictions for religious institutions and temples with strict adherence to COVID-19 rules.
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