Amid Covid 2.0, Shree Lingaraj Temple Closed For Devotees In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Reporters Today Bureau): The Shree Lingaraj Temple will remain shut for devotees from today in Bhubaneswar. An order issued by  Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).

BMC said in a statement The BMC authorities restricted the public entry to the Lingaraj Temple until further order. The decision has been taken in the regard as of Sebayats of the temple tested positive for the Covid 19 virus as in a view of precautionary steps and in order to prevent the virus from spreading.

Temple will be open for usual rituals only.

The Ashokastami Car Festival will be organized by the Lingaraj temple administration amid Covid 19 restrictions.

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