Major K taka pilgrimage centres closed on weekends
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Manjunatheshwara temple of Dharmasthala, Subramanya temple of Kukke Subramanya and Durga Parameshwari temple of Katee. Image Source: IANS News
Mangaluru, Aug 5 : Major pilgrimage centres in Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya and Kateel will remain closed for devotees on weekends, Karnataka district authorities said. All special poojas, head tonsuring rituals, serving of prasada have been cancelled.
The decision was taken by the district authorities in the wake of a resurge in Covid cases in these district which share borders with Kerala.
The decision has been taken to put a pause on devotees movement from other states, as well as other districts, said K.V.Rajendra, the Deputy Commissioner of Mangaluru on Wednesday evening.
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