Insight Bureau: In a major relief for lakhs of devotees, the Puri district administration has decided to reopen the Swargadwar for everyone across Odisha from August 16.
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There will be no restrictions during Weekend Shutdown.
A total of 10 people will be allowed to participate while performing the last rites of a deceased with strict adherence to the COVID protocols.
Covid negative report has been mandatory for performing the last rites, informed Puri Sub-Collector Bhabatarana Sahu.
Earlier, Puri District Administration had banned cremation of the deceased from outside Puri District due to Covid spike.
