COVID vaccination certificate not required to visit Puri Jagannath Temple from Feb 21
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID vaccination certificate not required to visit Puri Jagannath Temple from Feb 21

Deccan Chronicle  

Puri: Keeping in view the declining trend of COVID-19 infections across the country, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has decided that from February 21 devotees will not be required to carry double-dose vaccination certificate to enter the 12th shrine, a top official of the SJTA said. Based on the opinion of the Chhattisa Nijog meeting, it has been decided to withdraw mandatory production of complete vaccination certificate or negative RT-PCRT test report by devotees from February 21 for entry into the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri, SJTA chief Administrator Krishan Kumar said on Monday. The SJTA chief administrator said that devotees will not be required to carry double-dose vaccination certificate to visit the temple from February 21. The decision has been taken at the Chhatisa Nijog meeting where Kumar was present to discuss the preparations for President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to the temple on February 19.

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COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark

India TV News  

Highlights India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on March 12 Over 2.12 cr Precaution Doses for identified categories of beneficiaries have also been administered Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the nation on achieving this historic landmark With the administration of more than 17 lakh vaccine doses, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on Saturday, informed …

Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri to remain shut from Jan 10 amid rising Covid-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri to remain shut from Jan 10 amid rising Covid-19 cases

India Today  

The famed Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri will remain closed from January 10 in view of the increasing Covid-19 cases, a senior official said on Friday. The temple will remain closed till January 31, as per the decision taken at the meeting of Chhatisa Nijog -- the apex body of the temple's servitors, he said. The decision was unanimously taken …

Tamil Nadu government scraps order mandating Covid vaccination to enter temples
3 years ago

Tamil Nadu government scraps order mandating Covid vaccination to enter temples

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn the order mandating two doses of vaccines for entering temples. According to the now-scrapped order, devotees visiting Meenakshi Sundareswarar and Ramanthaswamy temples would have been denied entry if they had failed to generate proof of vaccination. READ | In separate cases, Class 10 student, teacher test Covid positive in Tamil Nadu after schools reopened …

One Dose of Covid Vaccine Mandatory for Tourists Visiting Monuments in Maha's Aurangabad
3 years, 1 month ago

One Dose of Covid Vaccine Mandatory for Tourists Visiting Monuments in Maha's Aurangabad

News 18  

People who have not taken a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine will not be allowed entry at historic sites and monuments in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, an official said on Tuesday. As per the order, at least one dose of vaccine is mandatory for people who wish to visit historic sites and monuments. Tourists visiting ticketed monuments, museums and places …

Puri Jagannath Temple to Open for Devotees on Saturdays; No Entry on Sundays
3 years, 3 months ago

Puri Jagannath Temple to Open for Devotees on Saturdays; No Entry on Sundays

News 18  

In view of the current easing of Covid-19 cases in Odisha, the state government has relaxed curbs for darshan of the Holy Trinity at Srimandir in Puri. The world-famous Jagannath temple will now remain open for public darshan on Saturdays with Covid guidelines strictly in place. However, the temple will be closed on Sundays for sanitisation,” said SJTA development administrator …

Puri Jagannath Temple to Reopen for All from Tomorrow; See Darshan Timing, Covid Rules to Follow
3 years, 4 months ago

Puri Jagannath Temple to Reopen for All from Tomorrow; See Darshan Timing, Covid Rules to Follow

News 18  

The Jagannath Temple, which was closed for non-Puri residents for the last three months amid the pandemic, will finally reopen from August 23 with strict adherence to Covid-19 rules. As Covid-19 cases were showing a downward trend in Odisha, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration had decided to reopen Srimandir in a phased manner. The Darshan timing will be from 7 …

Covid-19: After three-month closure, Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati reopens for vaccinated devotees
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19: After three-month closure, Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati reopens for vaccinated devotees

India Today  

After nearly three months of closure, the Kamakhya Temple in Assam's Guwahati has reopened for devotees, who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The Kamakhya Temple reopened for devotees on Wednesday, a day after the Assam government allowed the temple to function with Covid-19 guidelines in place. A priest of the Kamakhya Temple said only 20 fully vaccinated persons are …

Puri Rath Yatra to be held without devotees for second year in row
3 years, 6 months ago

Puri Rath Yatra to be held without devotees for second year in row

India TV News  

A month ahead of the annual Rath Yatra, on July 12, the Odisha government on Thursday announced that this year, too, devotees will be barred from participating in the festival, which will only be held in Puri amid strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. "This year also, Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra will be held sans devotees in Puri. Noting that devotees …

Puri Jagannath temple to remain closed for public till June 15 as COVID cases rise
3 years, 7 months ago

Puri Jagannath temple to remain closed for public till June 15 as COVID cases rise

India TV News  

Keeping in view the surge of COVID-19 cases in Odisha and also in Puri, the authorities of the temple of Lord Jagannath in the pilgrim town on Sunday announced that the 12th century shrine would remain out of bounds for the public till June 15. The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration made the decision to keep the temple closed for people …

Jagannath Temple in Puri to remain closed for devotees on weekends
3 years, 8 months ago

Jagannath Temple in Puri to remain closed for devotees on weekends

India TV News  

The Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain closed for devotees on weekends in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the state. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration on Friday said that Puri Jagannath Temple will remain closed for Public Darshan on all Saturdays and Sundays as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in order to sanitize the …

Amid rising Covid cases, Odisha’s Jagannath temple may restrict devotees from other states
3 years, 8 months ago

Amid rising Covid cases, Odisha’s Jagannath temple may restrict devotees from other states

Hindustan Times  

The 11th-century Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, which is a famous tourist spot, may be kept shut on weekdays. Alarmed over 23 people on its premises, including a 13-year-old girl from Surat, testing positive for Covid-19 recently, temple authorities may also restrict the visit of devotees from other states. Ajay Jena, administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple administration, said 7 servitors …

COVID-19 negative report must for Puri's Jagannath Temple visit amid surge in cases
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 negative report must for Puri's Jagannath Temple visit amid surge in cases

India TV News  

The district administration in Odisha's Puri, where the iconic Shree Jagannath Temple attracts lakhs of visitors, on Tuesday made it mandatory for travellers from five states to produce COVID-19 negative certificates in view of spiralling cases, an official said. The Puri district administration, in a review meeting, decided that people travelling to the pilgrim town must produce RT-PCR negative reports …

Jagannath Temple Puri to remain closed on Sundays for disinfection
3 years, 8 months ago

Jagannath Temple Puri to remain closed on Sundays for disinfection

India TV News  

Keeping in view the spike in COVID-19 cases in Odisha, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration on Sunday decided to close the 12th century shrine for devotees in order to undertake disinfection on every Sunday from next week. SJTA chief Krishan Kumar said after consultation with the Chhattisha Nijog it has been decided to keep the temple doors close for devotees …

COVID-19 impact: Shirdi Sai Baba temple to allow only 15,000 devotees per day
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 impact: Shirdi Sai Baba temple to allow only 15,000 devotees per day

India TV News  

In the wake of rising cases of coronavirus, the famous Saibaba Temple in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra will has decided to cap the number of devotees allowed to enter the temple for puja and aarti per day. The temple administration said that only 15,000 devotees will be allowed daily to visit the temple. The temple will allow devotees adhering to …

COVID-19 negative report not required to enter Puri's Jagannath temple from 21 January, says management
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 negative report not required to enter Puri's Jagannath temple from 21 January, says management

Firstpost  

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration on Sunday announced that devotees need not produce their COVID-19 negative report for getting entry into the 12th century shrine in Puri from 21 January. The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting attended by SJTA chief Krishan Kumar, Puri district magistrate-cum collector Samarth Verma and Superintendent of Police KB Singh. “The …

Temple Body Says Negative Report of Covid Not Needed to Visit Puri Jagannath Shrine from Jan 21
3 years, 11 months ago

Temple Body Says Negative Report of Covid Not Needed to Visit Puri Jagannath Shrine from Jan 21

News 18  

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration on Sunday announced that devotees need not produce their COVID-19 negative report for getting entry into the 12th century shrine in Puri from January 21. The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting attended by SJTA chief Krishan Kumar, Puri district magistrate-cum collector Samarth Verma and Superintendent of Police K B Singh. …

Puri's Jagannath Temple Reopens after Nine Months, Covid-Negative Report Mandatory for Entry
4 years ago

Puri's Jagannath Temple Reopens after Nine Months, Covid-Negative Report Mandatory for Entry

News 18  

The Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri reopened for devotees on Wednesday after nine months. The much-awaited 'darshan' of the sibling deities, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, began at 7am only for servitors and their family members amid strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines, officials said. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, in an SOP for general devotees, mentions …

Puri's Jagannath temple reopens after nine months; people from outside Odisha to get darshan from 3 Jan
4 years ago

Puri's Jagannath temple reopens after nine months; people from outside Odisha to get darshan from 3 Jan

Firstpost  

The much-awaited ‘darshan’ of the sibling deities - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, began at 7 am amid strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines for servitors and their family members only Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri town has reopened after nine months for devotees today. The much-awaited ‘darshan’ of the sibling deities — Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and …

Rapid Antigen Tests in Place as Sabarimala Temple Gates Open for Devotees After Covid-19 Lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

Rapid Antigen Tests in Place as Sabarimala Temple Gates Open for Devotees After Covid-19 Lockdown

News 18  

The famed Lord Ayyappa temple here opened to devotees Saturday morning after remaining closed for over six months due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a few worshippers wearing masks and carrying COVID-19 negative certificate offering prayers. The temple, which opened for the monthly puja on Friday evening, will allow pilgrims to offer prayers till October 21. This is the first …

Puri Jagannath Temple Bars Entry of Covid-Positive Servitors as Hundreds Contract Virus
4 years, 2 months ago

Puri Jagannath Temple Bars Entry of Covid-Positive Servitors as Hundreds Contract Virus

News 18  

: At least 351 servitors and 53 employees of the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri have tested positive for COVID-19 since August and the authorities on Tuesday decided to bar those who have not completed their quarantine period from entering the 12th century shrine, an official said. The temple is closed for devotees since March due to the pandemic but …

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