The Jagannath Temple will remain closed for devotees on Monday on account of the Janmastami festival. But there is no restriction on the servitors and temple officials who have duties to perform in the shrine.
With this, the temple will remain closed for public for long three days starting from Saturday to Monday. From Tuesday, the devotees can enter the shrine as usual till Friday in compliance with Covid guidelines, informed Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).Looking at the possibility of huge rush of pilgrims into shrine for the Janmastami festival, the SJTA has already announced closure of the shrine on Monday besides the two-day shutdown for weekend Saturdayand Sunday.