No one would be allowed to consume alcohol and chew paan and gutkha in the premises of the Lingaraj Temple here from January 15. The temple administration has decided to impose a fine of Rs 100 on a person who violates the ban.
The move is aimed to ensure cleanliness within the periphery of the temple.
Last month, the State Government had announced a special package for the Lingaraj Temple saying that a 66-acre Ekamra Kshetra Yojana has been launched as part of the beautification of the temple.
Nine projects would be undertaken as part of the package. Works on renovation of historic water tanks, modern parking, a Lingaraj Heritage Project, development of Kedar Gouri and Muketswara temple premises, e-auto programme and establishment of a heritage interpretation centre would be carried out.
For the past few days, the district administration has been carrying out an eviction drive around the temple as part of the project.