The Jagannath Temple here reopened for devotees from Tuesday after its closure since January 10 due to the Covid-19 situation.
However, the temple will remain closed every Sunday for sanitisation purpose.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has issued the following guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in connection with the reopening of the shrine.
* The devotees can enter the temple for darshan of Lords from 6 am to 9 pm.
* All devotees have to bring their photo ID Card, namely, Aadhaar/ Voter ID or any other photo ID card for identification along with the final certificate for Covid-19 vaccination (of having taken two doses) or Covid-19 negative certificate (RT-PCR) of testing done within 96 hours prior to their visit to the temple.
* It is mandatory to wear masks at all times in and outside of the temple. People flouting the norms will be fined and may be refused entry to the temple.
* Devotees should sanitise their hands before entering the temple. They should maintain physical distance at all times.
The above order will be reviewed periodically and revised instructions will be issued from time to time keeping in view the evolving situation.