Puri : With Odisha Government allowing to open religious places slowly as cases have begun decreasing, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to reopen the Srimandir from tomorrow The temple was shut since April 24 for the entry of general public keeping in view the second wave of Covid pandemic. The decision came to fore after a meeting was held on August 8 with Chhatisa Nijog members and all other members under the chairmanship of Krishan Kumar, IAS Chief Administrator, Puri.
According to reports, on August 12 and August 13, the family members of the sevaks will be allowed for darshan. The devotees can visit the temple for darshan from 7 am to 7 pm.
The temple will be opened for entry of general public of Puri Municipality area from August 16. However, all the devotees will be allowed entry for darshan from August 23.
The temple will remain closed for darshan on weekends as a measure to contain the spread of Covid infection and for the sanitization.
