In the wake of outbreak of novel coronavirus, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) decided to conduct thermal scanning of servitors from Monday to prevent spread of the deadly virus inside the temple.
The thermal scanning system has been made in front of the Singhadwar (Lions Gate) of the shrine.
As per the decision, the servitors have to undergo thermal scanning at the Singhadwar before entering into the temple.
The temple administration has already imposed restriction on devotees from entering into the temple as part of precautionary measure to prevent spread of coronavirus.
Notably, Puri is under lockdown from March 22 to 31 to battle the coronavirus.