Ban on entry of devotees to temples on weekends and general holidays in Bengaluru

DC says the restrictions will apply during the month of ‘Shravan’

August 11, 2021 06:04 pm | Updated November 22, 2021 09:51 pm IST - Bengaluru

A file photo of devotees at Lakshmi Narasimha temple in R.T. Nagar, Bengaluru in July 2021.

A file photo of devotees at Lakshmi Narasimha temple in R.T. Nagar, Bengaluru in July 2021.

To contain the spread of COVID-19 in Bengaluru, the district administration has banned the entry of the general public and devotees to temples on Saturdays, Sundays and general holidays during the month of ‘Shravan’.

The ban applies to both private temples and those coming under the Endowment Department of the Karnataka government.

On other days, devotees will be allowed to enter the temples following all rules of the Karnataka government and the Central government to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner J. Manjunath issued the order on August 11, as per provisions of COVID-19 Regulations Rules 2020 and Disaster Management Act 2005.

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