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COVID-19: Delhi s Kalkaji Temple to regulate number of devotees during Navratri through e-passes ANI | Updated: Apr 13, 2021 09:10 IST
New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): In an effort to restrict the number of visitors amid rising COVID-19 numbers, the Kalkaji Temple in the national capital has introduced e-passes for the entry of devotees on the occasion of the Navratri.
Elaborating on the newly-introduced e-pass mechanism at the Kalkaji Temple, the head priest Surrender Nath said, We had a meeting with local administration in which we have decided that only devotees with an e-pass will be allowed in the temple. To regulate numbers, devotees will be given a particular day and time to visit the temple. The link will be available on the temple website.
In Pics: Chaitra Navratri 2021 - Festivities to remain low-key due to surge in COVID-19 cases - This year, Navratri celebrations are subdued due to the COVID pandemic. Temples and other religious places have been asked to follow strict protocols.