The Jagannath Dev temple at Piri will remain open from now

Anya Route, 10/09/2021 :  Another route - 10/09/2021: The doors of Jagannath Dev temple in Puri will remain open for visitors on Saturday as well.

The Jagannath Dev temple at Puri in pendamic situation was closed to the general public.  Although the temple has been open to the public since August 16, the temple committee has imposed a some conditions to prevent the spread of the corona virus.

Weekly curfew was being run in Puri to prevent corona infection.  That is why, the Jagannath Dev temple was also kept closed on Saturday and Sunday.  But the temple committee has eased the ban and said that the temple of Jagannath will remain open on Saturdays from now on. However, the temple will remain closed on every Sunday and on other holidays.

According to temple sources, the temple of Jagannath Dev in Puri will be open for visitors every Saturday from September 13 onwards.  The temple will be open from 7 am to 9 pm.  In other words, the time for entering the temple has been extended by 2 hours.

To enter the Jagannath Temple, one has to show a certificate of taking two doses of Corona Antidote or a Corona Negative Certificate.  That certificate will not work if it is more than 96 hours old.  You will not be allowed to enter the temple unless you show these certificates.  Also visitors must use face masks and observe social distance as per rules.