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 temple premises. "All devotees visiting the temple from outside of Odisha will be required to bring COVID-19 negative Certificate of testing done within 96 hours prior to their visit to the temple or to produce a report on 2nd dose of Anti-COVID vaccination," the order issued by SJTA said. According to Union Health Ministry, there are 13,837 active COVID-19 cases in Odisha, while the cumulative cases of the infection have been mounted to 3,42,570.

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All 4 gates of Puri's Jagannath temple opened for devotees from today
6 months, 1 week ago

All 4 gates of Puri's Jagannath temple opened for devotees from today

Hindustan Times  

All the four gates of of Puri's Jagannath Temple have been opened for the devotees on Thursday, June 13. Chief minister Mohan Charan Manjhi, along with his ministers, Puri MP Sambit Patra, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi and other leaders also arrived at the temple in the morning. “The state government decided to re-open all the four gates of the …

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 …

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 …

Puri Jagananth Temple to Remain Open for Devotees from 5.30 am Till 9.30 pm; to Be Shut on Dec 31, Jan 1
3 years ago

Puri Jagananth Temple to Remain Open for Devotees from 5.30 am Till 9.30 pm; to Be Shut on Dec 31, Jan 1

News 18  

The Shree Jagannath Temple here will remain open for devotees from 5.30 am to 9.30 pm from Thursday, marking the beginning of “Pahili Bhoga” rituals of the sibling deities in the 12th century shrine. During the period from Dhanu Sankranti to Makara Sankranti of Odia calendar a special bhoga known as “Pahili Bhoga” is offered to the deities along with …

Tamil Nadu to open places of worship on weekends as Covid-19 cases fall
3 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu to open places of worship on weekends as Covid-19 cases fall

India Today  

As daily Covid-19 cases fall below 1,300 in Tamil Nadu, the state government has allowed the opening of places of worship on weekends. Tamil Nadu on Wednesday recorded 1,280 new Covid-19 cases and 19 deaths. The Tamil Nadu government had told the high court that the restrictions were imposed following a communication from the Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in …

Maharashtra: Siddhivinayak, Mumba Devi, Shirdi Sai Baba Temples reopen today | Check full guidelines
3 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: Siddhivinayak, Mumba Devi, Shirdi Sai Baba Temples reopen today | Check full guidelines

India TV News  

Months after being closed during the second wave of Covid-19, all temples and religious places, including, Shirdi Sai Baba, Siddhivinayak, Mumba Devi Temples reopens today, the first day of Navratri, in view of strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. "All the devotees will be allowed inside the temple only through pre-booking QR codes on Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust app," Adesh Bandekar, …

Maharashtra Govt To Reopen Religious Places From October 7 - First Day Of Navaratri
3 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra Govt To Reopen Religious Places From October 7 - First Day Of Navaratri

ABP News  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government on Friday announced to reopen all places of worship in the state from October 7, which is the first day of Navratri. “All places of worship will reopen for devotees from the first day of Navaratri, i.e., 7th October 2021, while observing all COVID safety protocols,” the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s …

Maharashtra to reopen temples for devotees from October 7; first day of Navratri 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra to reopen temples for devotees from October 7; first day of Navratri 2021

India TV News  

All temples in Maharashtra will be allowed to reopen for devotees from October 7, adhering to all COVID-19 safety protocol, the Chief Minister's Office announced on Friday. "All places of worship will reopen for devotees from the first day of Navaratri, i.e., 7th October 2021, while observing all COVID safety protocols," CMO tweeted. Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Friday reported 3,286 new …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid 19- induced lockdown restrictions in the state till September 15. The state government had earlier issued guidelines on making negative RT-PCR certificates taken 72 hours within the journey or two-dose fully vaccinated certificates compulsory for those coming into the state from Kerala, which has recorded 50% of the total cases …

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 …

COVID: Gujarat extends night curfew in THESE 8 cities till August 28
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID: Gujarat extends night curfew in THESE 8 cities till August 28

India TV News  

The Gujarat government on Sunday extended the coronavirus-induced night curfew in eight cities of the state till August 28. "All other restrictions laid down in its last order issued on July 29 would continue to remain in force till August 28, including allowing eateries to function till 10pm and capping the attendance at public functions to 400," a state government …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates COVID-19 Restrictions Lockdown Delta Variant News Cases Today 1st August 2021 Latest News
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates COVID-19 Restrictions Lockdown Delta Variant News Cases Today 1st August 2021 Latest News

ABP News  

With an improvement in the Covid-19 situation, the Odisha government on Saturday announced reopening of shopping malls, parks and cinema halls among several relaxations in all the districts, barring three cities where coronavirus caseload is relatively high. The administration granted the relaxations for a month starting from 6 am on Sunday, Special Relief Commissioner P K Jena said, adding that …

Odisha govt. eases COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 4 months ago

Odisha govt. eases COVID-19 restrictions

The Hindu  

The Odisha government on Saturday announced graded unlocking process throughout the State beginning August 1. Following improvement in the COVID-19 situation in the State, the government lifted weekend shutdown restrictions, except at three urban centres such as Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri, and allowed all shops to resume daily business. Under the new unlock strategy, which will remain in force from …

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 …

Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand opens portals, day after Kedarnath
3 years, 7 months ago

Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand opens portals, day after Kedarnath

Hindustan Times  

The portals of the holy Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand were reopened in the early morning hours of Tuesday, a day after the Kedarnath shrine in the hill state, too, reopened with strict protocols due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. I pray to Lord Badri Vishal to keep everyone in the state healthy and safe,” a translation of Uttarakhand chief minister …

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 …

Tamil Nadu to Shut Cinemas, Places of Worship, Bars from April 26 to Contain Covid-29 Spread
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu to Shut Cinemas, Places of Worship, Bars from April 26 to Contain Covid-29 Spread

News 18  

Cinemas, places of worship, malls, bars and salons must be shut effective April 26, the Tamil Nadu government announced on Saturday reintroducing more curbs following surging COVID-19 cases. Recreation clubs, all types of bars, auditoriums, big format shops, shopping complexes and malls shall not be allowed to operate, the government said. Groceries and all other kinds of retail outlets may …

UP: Kashi Vishwanath temple mandates COVID-19 test report for devotees as cases surge
3 years, 8 months ago

UP: Kashi Vishwanath temple mandates COVID-19 test report for devotees as cases surge

India TV News  

In the wake of a continuous surge in COVID-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh and across the country, the Kashi Vishwanath temple has mandated a COVID-19 negative test report for all devotees. Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday reported the highest-ever single-day spike of 18,021 coronavirus cases and 85 deaths, a senior official said. The state has reported a total of 9,309 deaths …

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 …

As COVID-19 spikes, Jharkhand govt bans celebrations, congregation at public places
3 years, 8 months ago

As COVID-19 spikes, Jharkhand govt bans celebrations, congregation at public places

India TV News  

Ahead of festivals, the Jharkhand government has issued guidelines and prohibits celebrations of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri, Ramnavami, and Easter at public places to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state. In a letter, the Chief Secretary of the state Sukhdev Singh on Friday said: "All celebrations and congregations at public places during festivals like Holi, Sarhul, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri, Ramnavami, …

Covid surge: Places of worship to remain shut in Maharashtra's Nanded till March 31
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid surge: Places of worship to remain shut in Maharashtra's Nanded till March 31

India Today  

In view of the rise in coronavirus cases, the administration in Maharashtra's Nanded district on Thursday announced that all places of worship will remain shut till March 31, a district official said. Nanded collector Dr Vipin Itankar passed orders to shut places of worship till March 31, he said, adding that only concerned authorities will be permitted to perform daily …

COVID-19: Maharashtra's Hingoli imposes curfew from 1 to 7 March after district reports spurt in daily cases
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Maharashtra's Hingoli imposes curfew from 1 to 7 March after district reports spurt in daily cases

Firstpost  

As per an official order, schools, colleges, religious places and function halls shall remain closed during the period, while banks will operate only for administrative work Aurangabad: In the wake of a rise in daily COVID-19 cases in Hingoli, the local administration has decided to impose curfew in the district from 1 to 7 March. A total of 46 new …

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 …

Puri Temple to Remain Open Throughout the Week, Devotees Can Eat 'Mahaprasad' as Admin Relaxes Norms
3 years, 10 months ago

Puri Temple to Remain Open Throughout the Week, Devotees Can Eat 'Mahaprasad' as Admin Relaxes Norms

News 18  

Lord Jagannath temple in Puri will remain open throughout the week including Sundays and the devotees can eat ‘Mahaprasad’ at auspicious Anand Bazaar. This was announced by Shree Jagannath Temple Administration chief administrator Krishan Kumar after a review of the standard operating procedure implemented following reopening of the 12th century shrine for the general public last month. The revised rules …

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 …

Chhath Puja banned in public places in Dehradun due to Covid-19 surge
4 years, 1 month ago

Chhath Puja banned in public places in Dehradun due to Covid-19 surge

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun district administration on Wednesday decided not to allow devotees to perform Chhath Puja at public places near rivers or other water bodies in the district due to rising number of Covid-19 cases. Administration has cited rising number of Covid-19 cases to ban Chhath puja at public places in Dehradun. Special care should be taken for children below 10-years of …

Devotees throng religious places as temples, churches, mosques reopen in Maharashtra
4 years, 1 month ago

Devotees throng religious places as temples, churches, mosques reopen in Maharashtra

India TV News  

Places of religious worship in Maharashtra, which were shut since the imposition of COVID-19 lockdown in March, reopened on Monday with devotees visiting some of the prominent temples and shrines in the state. The Siddhivinayak temple''s chairman Aadesh Bandekar on Sunday said only 1,000 devotees will be allowed inside the temple every day in staggered time slots to be booked …

Sabarimala temple to be closed today, two devotees tested COVID-19 positive
4 years, 2 months ago

Sabarimala temple to be closed today, two devotees tested COVID-19 positive

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI, OCT 21 : The hill shrine of Sabarimala Ayyappa temple will be closed today evening after completing the five day monthly poojas. COVID-19 negative certificate was made mandatory to enter the shrine and those devotees coming without a negative certificate had to do an antigen test at Nilakkal pilgrim centre before entering the Sannidhanam. Meanwhile, two devotees who came …

Jharkhand allows entry of 50 people at places of worship with strict Covid-19 protocols in place
4 years, 2 months ago

Jharkhand allows entry of 50 people at places of worship with strict Covid-19 protocols in place

Hindustan Times  

Amid the coronavirus crisis and Centre’s guidelines for the reopening of religious gathering with a ceiling of 100 people, the Jharkhand government said a maximum of 50 people can enter a place of worship at a time, adding that devotees must wear masks and maintain social distancing. A notification issued by chief secretary Sukhdev Singh on Wednesday night read that …

After Decline in Covid-19 Cases, Maharashtra Keeps Fingers Crossed as Restaurants Reopen Today
4 years, 2 months ago

After Decline in Covid-19 Cases, Maharashtra Keeps Fingers Crossed as Restaurants Reopen Today

News 18  

For eight days in a row, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 daily cases have been under 20,000 with the state recording 13,702 new infections on Sunday, pushing the tally to 1,443,409. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Maharashtra reported 13,702 fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday, which pushed the state’s infection tally to 14,43,409, the health department said. State surveillance officer Dr Pradeep Awate told the publication …

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 …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 187 updates | September 29, 2020
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 187 updates | September 29, 2020

The Hindu  

India reported its smallest daily rise in coronavirus deaths since August 3 of 776, data from the Health Ministry showed on September 29, as global fatalities crossed 1 million and infections surged in several countries. Maharashtra Eight crore people surveyed under Maharashtra’s anti-COVID-19 campaign Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday called for effective implementation of the State government's 'My …

Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri temple servitor tests COVID-19 positive
4 years, 6 months ago

Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri temple servitor tests COVID-19 positive

India TV News  

One of the servitors of Shree Jagannath Temple here tested positive for COVID-19 during mandatory testing of priests and police personnel ahead of the annual Rath Yatra on Tuesday, a senior official said. Modifying its earlier order, the apex court on Monday gave the go-ahead for the Rath Yatra after taking note of the Odisha government's assurance that it "can …

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