Covid Alert : Guidelines to Visit Temples in Maharashtra.

 


The Govt of Maharashtra has issued a list of safety protocols to follow in temples like Shirdi Saibaba, Mumbai Siddivinayak, Shri Vittal Temple, Tulja Bhavani and in other Shrines.

Guidelines :

  • Only asymptomatic passengers to be allowed entry.
  • It is mandatory to wear face masks for all visitors.
  • Temple authorities to thermally screen all the visitors and provide hand sanitizers. Large gatherings at temples are prohibited.
  • Sprinkling of holy water and distribution of prasad in the temples is not allowed.
  • Devotees won’t be allowed to touch idols and holy books.
  • There should be a set limit on the daily number of visitors, and staggered timings to be adopted.
  • The Shirdi Sai Baba temple and Siddhivinayak temple will allow entry only to visitors only after they book a fixed time slot through temple website.
  • In Shirdi Sai Baba temple, a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test result has to be shown at the entry gate.
  • Children between 8-10 years won’t be allowed.

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