Puri Jagannath Temple to remain closed for Public Darshan till May 15
Public darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple to remain closed till May 15
TNI Bureau: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Saturday said that Puri Jagannath Temple will remain closed for Public Darshan till May 15, 2021.
However, all the daily rituals will continue with help of Sevayats and temple officials, informed SJTA Office.
Today an urgent meeting was chaired by Dr Krishan Kumar, SJTA Chief Administrator keeping in mind the upward trend of 2nd wave of COVID 19.
Senior Sevayats of various Nijogs, Puri District Collector, police staff & temple officials attended the meeting.
Key Decissions:
➡️ Regular screening and testing for Sevayat Families and Temple Officials will be taken up to ensure that cases of COVID-19 amongst them are detected at an early date and are provided effective treatment.
➡️ COVID care center made operational at Niladri Bhakt Niwas will be further strengthened as per requirement. Constant review of the same will be taken up.
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➡️ Arrangements for shifting of serious cases for treatment to Bhubaneswar will be ensured seamlessly. Administrator – Development will act as Nodal Officer from Temple Administration side. Arrangements are being made at SUM and other Hospitals in Bhubaneswar.
➡️ Awareness programs to continue to popularise the use of Masks, Sanitisers, Physical Distancing.
➡️ Focus for Vaccination will be on those who are involved in daily Seva-Puja of the Mahaprabhu and also those involved in the construction of Ratha.
➡️ All preparations for Construction of Chariots – Rathas to continue as per traditions. SJTA will take advance steps for procurement of Masks and Sanitisers for use during Chandan Yatra, Snana Yatra, and Ratha Yatra.
Further, rituals related to Ratha Yatra will begin from Akashya Tritiya day. Any spread of COVID-19 amongst Sevayat Families will be detrimental to the observance of ensuing Festivals.
Earlier SJTA announced weekend shutdown pof the Puri Srimandir as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in order to sanitize the temple premises.
Puri reported 395 new Covid-19 cases on April 23, taking the active cases to 2011.
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