The decision comes after the detection of several Covid-19 cases inside the Jagannath temple. (Image: News18)
Although this 12th century temple will remain banned for devotees, its daily rituals will continue.
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Puri Collector Samarth Verma said on Friday that the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha will remain closed for devotees from January 10 to January 31 in view of the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
The decision was taken in the evening meeting between the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and Chhatisa Nijoga (the apex body of temple servants).
Although this 12th century temple will remain banned for devotees, its daily rituals will continue. The COVID-related safety measures for the servicemen like Covid Care Centre, Ambulance, Rapid Response Team and medical checkup were also discussed in the meeting, the official said. He said that if the situation of Kovid persists even after January 31, then an appropriate decision will be taken regarding the closure of the temple.
The decision comes after several Covid-19 cases were detected inside the temple. Several employees and servitors of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) have tested positive, the collector had said earlier.
Puri district reported 54 fresh Covid-19 positive cases, while the state reported 2,703 fresh infections.
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