Jagannath temple in Puri reopens for servitors and their family members Public darshan of the three sibling deities to commence from January 3
The Shree Jagannath Temple here reopened for devotees on Wednesday after remaining closed for nine months in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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, officials said.
The Temple remained closed since the middle of March due to the outbreak of the pandemic. This is for the first time in the history of the 12th century Lord Vishnu shrine here that the devotees were denied the opportunity for having darshan of the deities, the officials said.
Coronavirus | Lord Jagannath Temple reopens, public darshan from January 3
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December 23, 2020 22:47 IST
On the first three days (December 23, 24 and 25), servitors and their family members will be allowed to enter the temple for darshan with strict adherence to COVID-19 norms, Puri Collector Balwant Singh said.
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On the first three days (December 23, 24 and 25), servitors and their family members will be allowed to enter the temple for darshan with strict adherence to COVID-19 norms, Puri Collector Balwant Singh said. The Shree Jagannath Temple here reopened for devotees on December 23 after remaining closed for nine months in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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